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infirmary Synonyms
Another word for infirmary
Choosing another word for infirmary depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 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.
Usage Example
"The student was sent to the campus sickbay after developing a high fever during his morning classes."
Strongest
sickbay
Strong
dispensary
clinic
• noun (Context 2)
A full-scale public hospital or medical center, especially one retaining its traditional historical name.
Usage Example
"She completed her surgical residency at the Manchester Royal hospital before moving into private practice."
Strongest
hospital
Strong
medical center
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Infirmary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/infirmary