sickbay

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (nautical) a room for the treatment of the sick or injured (as on a ship)

Etymology

From sick + bay.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sick berth

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