What is another word for sickbay?

Pronunciation: [sˈɪkbe͡ɪ] (IPA)

Sickbay is a term commonly used in the context of hospitals or ships, to refer to a medical facility. However, there are several other synonymous words that can be used in place of sickbay. These include infirmary, dispensary, hospital ward, medical treatment center, medical unit, and clinic. Each of these terms offers a slightly different connotation, with infirmary suggesting a more long-term and chronic care environment, while dispensary may suggest a smaller, more specialized facility. Whether to use sickbay or one of its synonyms depends on the context in which it is being used, and the desired tone of the text or conversation.

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    • Noun, singular or mass
      bay.
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What are the hypernyms for Sickbay?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Sickbay

Three bells tingled all day long, and the only thing that saved Thomas from the "sickbay" was the fact that the bar closed at eleven.
"The Voice in the Fog"
Harold MacGrath
The special brand of craziness in Wellmouth that season was collecting "antiques," the same being busted chairs and invalid bureaus and sofys that your great grandmarm got ashamed of and sent to the sickbay a thousand year ago.
"Cape Cod Stories The Old Home House"
Joseph C. Lincoln

Related words: doctor's office, hospital, clinic, hospital room, emergency room, doctor, nurse, patient, nurse practitioner, a hospital

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