sanatorium
13 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sanatorium, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A medical institution for treating long-term illnesses, historically tuberculosis, where patients rest and recover under supervision.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Latin sanatus ("healed") plus the Latin ending -torium, seen also in words like "auditorium."
Full origin of sanatorium →Frequently asked questions
What does “sanatorium” mean?
The word “sanatorium” means a medical institution for treating long-term illnesses, historically tuberculosis, where patients rest and recover under supervision. In plain terms, a hospital-like retreat where people go to recover from a long illness.
How do you pronounce “sanatorium”?
“Sanatorium” is pronounced san-uh-TAWR-ee-uhm (/ˌsæn.əˈtoɹ.i.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “sanatorium” in a sentence?
Here is “sanatorium” used in a sentence: “Before antibiotics, patients with tuberculosis were often sent to a mountain sanatorium to recover.”
What part of speech is “sanatorium”?
“Sanatorium” is a noun.
Where does the word “sanatorium” come from?
The word “sanatorium” comes from Latin. From Latin sanatus ("healed") plus the Latin ending -torium, seen also in words like "auditorium.".