as in hospital
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 infirmary
During the pandemic, SCI Huntingdon was criticized for its inability to adequately handle the outbreak due to its outdated design, poor sanitation, and lack of a dedicated infirmary.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Plus, Tristan’s love for Halloween has landed him in the infirmary — his spooky, decorative lamps have been leaking gas, giving him carbon monoxide poisoning.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 Oct. 2024
He was taken to the infirmary but returned to his cell twice before being found unconscious three days later and pronounced dead at the hospital.
—Jonathan Mattise, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
But the truly stunning spaces are the infirmary and the dining room.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Plus, Tristan’s love for Halloween has landed him in the infirmary — his spooky, decorative lamps have been leaking gas, giving him carbon monoxide poisoning.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 24 Oct. 2024
He was taken to the infirmary but returned to his cell twice before being found unconscious three days later and pronounced dead at the hospital.
—Jonathan Mattise, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
But the truly stunning spaces are the infirmary and the dining room.
—Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for infirmary
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“Infirmary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infirmary. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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