sanatorium
13 synonyms 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.
Bedlam
madhouse
nuthouse
sanitarium
loony bin
nut house
snake pit
sanatarium
funny farm
booby hatch
crazy house
funny house
cuckoo's nest
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.".
