infirmaries

noun

plural of infirmary
as in hospitals
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured The school's infirmary has reported an increase in flu cases.

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Recent Examples of infirmaries Polly had spent years moving between workhouses and infirmaries, sometimes returning to her father’s house. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026 What's more, some travel insurance companies don’t cover visits to ship infirmaries. — Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026 Nor are they provided with their own sets of keys to access infirmaries, clinics, housing units and psych wards. — Mary Buser, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
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  1. hospitals
  2. clinics
Noun
  • Military liaison officers were assisting families at hospitals in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer and Wainwright.
    — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Cerner's technology helps hospitals and healthcare providers manage patient information.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of hospitals
Noun
  • Because clinics don’t all price their procedures the same way, comparing quotes can get complicated.
    — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
  • These drugs are distinct from the unregulated peptide products sold through wellness clinics and online retailers that market claims around athletic performance, inflammation or general health.
    — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of clinics

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“Infirmaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmaries. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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