emergency room

noun

: a hospital room or area staffed and equipped for the reception and treatment of persons requiring immediate medical care

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In February 2025, more than a year before her death, Aurora was taken to an emergency room by a relative after experiencing asthma symptoms, wheezing and difficulty breathing, according to prosecutors. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 According to a statement from Louisiana Secretary of State spokesperson Trey Williams, an employee who opened a letter sent to the office on Tuesday was not injured but was taken to the emergency room as a precaution. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026 In February 2025, a relative brought Aurora to an emergency room for asthma, wheezing and difficulty breathing. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Mesquite Police said a third person, identified as a 20-year-old man, arrived separately at a nearby emergency room, also suffering from gunshot wounds. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emergency room

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of emergency room was in 1886

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emergency room

noun
: a hospital room or area with doctors, nurses, and medical equipment for treating persons needing immediate medical care

Medical Definition

emergency room

noun
: a hospital room or area staffed and equipped for the reception and treatment of persons with conditions (as illness or trauma) requiring immediate medical care
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