hospital
/ˈhɒs.pɪ.tl̩/noun
A building, often with many floors and departments, where doctors and nurses treat people who are seriously sick or hurt.
Example sentences
- “She was rushed to the hospital after the car accident.”
- “My aunt works as a nurse at the children's hospital downtown.”
British English says 'in hospital' with no article for patients; American English requires 'in the hospital'.