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infirmary

[in-fur-muh-ree] / ɪnˈfɜr mə ri /
NOUN
clinic
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He tossed batting practice, visited kids in the infirmary and signed autographs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Working as a cook at the local infirmary, she attends a revival meeting that proves pivotal to her development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Levi was too sick and Soviet troops found him close to death in the camp infirmary.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025

Walker was placed alone in a cell in the prison infirmary, a unit where he could be overseen by medical staff, according to the lawsuit.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

“This will be a bit of a shock,” said Professor McGonagall in a surprisingly gentle voice as they approached the infirmary.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling