noun

sanatorium

san-uh-TAWR-ee-uhm

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Sanatorium (noun) means a medical institution for treating long-term illnesses, historically tuberculosis, where patients rest and recover under supervision. Example: “Before antibiotics, patients with tuberculosis were often sent to a mountain sanatorium to recover.”

noun

A medical institution for treating long-term illnesses, historically tuberculosis, where patients rest and recover under supervision.

"Before antibiotics, patients with tuberculosis were often sent to a mountain sanatorium to recover."

How to use sanatorium

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA hospital-like retreat where people go to recover from a long illness.

Common mistake

Often confused with "sanitarium" — the two spellings are used somewhat interchangeably in modern English, but "sanatorium" is the older and more standard form.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Plural: sanatoriums, sanatoria

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Before antibiotics, patients with tuberculosis were often sent to a mountain _____ to recover.

Etymology

From Latin sanatus ("healed") plus the Latin ending -torium, seen also in words like "auditorium."

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for sanatorium

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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.".

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