Definition of INFIRMARY

infirmary

Meanings

Plural: infirmaries

Noun

  • a health facility where patients receive treatment
  • A place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse.
  • A clinic or dispensary within another institution.

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin infirmaria, from Latin infirmus.

Synonyms

hospital

Scrabble Score: 17

infirmary is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
infirmary is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
infirmary is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

infirmary is a valid Words With Friends word