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Definition of infirmary

infirmary

/ɪnˈfɜːr.mə.ri/
in · fir · ma · ry
Plural:infirmaries
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Adjective:infirmarian
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infirmary Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A dedicated room, ward, or small building within a larger institution—such as a boarding school, university, monastery, summer camp, or prison—used for treating sick or injured residents.

Example

"The student was sent to the campus infirmary after developing a high fever during his morning classes."

2

British A full-scale public hospital or medical center, especially one retaining its traditional historical name.

Example

"She completed her surgical residency at the Manchester Royal Infirmary before moving into private practice."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Medieval Latin infirmaria, meaning a hospital or sickroom within a monastery, derived from Latin infirmus ('weak, frail, or unwell').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Infirmary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/infirmary
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