hospital — a place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːspɪtl/
Korean meaning: 아픈 사람이나 다친 사람을 의사와 간호사가 치료하고 돌보는 곳, 병원
Korean pronunciation: **하**스피털
Example Sentences
- The pizza was so bad, it sent three people to the hospital with food poisoning.
- My doctor said I need to stay in the hospital for a week.
- He works as a nurse at the children's hospital.
hospital
NOUN//ˈhɑːspɪtl//
a place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses

a kind doctor in a white coat examines a patient sitting on a medical bed. The doctor uses a stethoscope to check the patient's heartbeat while smiling reassuringly. The patient had arrived feeling unwell but now looks more comfortable and hopeful. The medical examination is helping determine the right treatment for recovery. A nurse nearby prepares medical supplies and checks charts on a clipboard. Other medical staff move efficiently through the background attending to their duties. a place where people who are ill or injured are treated and taken care of by doctors and nurses
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'hospitale'에서 유래했는데, 이는 '손님을 환대하는 곳'이라는 뜻이었습니다. 중세 시대에는 수도원에서 순례자들을 돌보던 곳이 병원의 시초가 되었어요.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza was so bad, it sent three people to the hospital with food poisoning.”
“My doctor said I need to stay in the hospital for a week.”
“He works as a nurse at the children's hospital.”
“After seeing the hospital bill, I think I need therapy for my wallet.”
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