sickbay
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for sickbay, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A room set aside for treating sick or injured people on a ship, spacecraft, or in a school or institution.
How to use sickbay
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A compound of "sick" and "bay" (a section or compartment), originally naval terminology.
Full origin of sickbay →Frequently asked questions
What does “sickbay” mean?
The word “sickbay” means a room set aside for treating sick or injured people on a ship, spacecraft, or in a school or institution. In plain terms, the small medical room on a ship or in an institution where sick or injured people are treated.
How do you use “sickbay” in a sentence?
Here is “sickbay” used in a sentence: “The injured sailor was carried down to the sickbay.”
What is another word for “sickbay”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sickbay” include infirmary.
What part of speech is “sickbay”?
“Sickbay” is a noun.