Sanitarium (Noun)
Meaning
A hospital for recuperation or for the treatment of chronic diseases.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The patient was sent to a sanitarium in the mountains to recover from tuberculosis.
- The old mansion was converted into a sanitarium for the wealthy who sought to cure their ailments in peace.
- The sanitarium on the lake offered a tranquil atmosphere and innovative treatments for patients with mental health issues.
- After years of suffering from asthma, the doctor recommended a stay at a sanitarium with clean air and gentle climate.
- The abandoned sanitarium on the outskirts of town stood as a testament to the devastating effects of neglect and lack of funding.