sick bay

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sik bey]
- /sɪk beɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sik bey]
- /sɪk beɪ/

Definitions of sick bay words

noun sick bay a hospital or dispensary, especially aboard ship. 1
noun sick bay infirmary 1
countable noun sick bay A sick bay is an area, especially on a ship or navy base, or in Britain in a school or university, where medical treatment is given and where beds are provided for people who are ill. 0
noun sick bay a room or area for the treatment of the sick or injured, as on board a ship or at a boarding school 0
noun sick bay a hospital and dispensary, esp. on board ship 0

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Origin of sick bay

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15

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Parts of speech for Sick bay

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sick bay popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for sick bay

noun sick bay

clinic — A clinic is a building where people go to receive medical advice or treatment.
dispensary — a place where something is dispensed, especially medicines.
hospice — a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims, strangers, etc., especially one kept by a religious order.
hospital — an institution in which sick or injured persons are given medical or surgical treatment.
infirmary — a place for the care of the infirm, sick, or injured; hospital or facility serving as a hospital: a school infirmary.

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