hos·pi·tal 
/ˈhɑ:spɪtl̟/ noun
plural hos·pi·tals /ˈhɑ:spɪtl̟/ noun [count] : a place where sick or injured people are given care or treatment and where children are often born
▪ (US) She's in the hospital. = (Brit) She's in hospital. ▪ (US) She was admitted to the hospital yesterday. = (Brit) She was admitted to hospital yesterday. [=she was hospitalized yesterday] ▪ (US) She'll be discharged from the hospital tomorrow. = (Brit) She'll be discharged from hospital tomorrow. — often used before another noun ▪ hospital beds ▪ a hospital gown
▪ (US) She's in the hospital. = (Brit) She's in hospital. ▪ (US) She was admitted to the hospital yesterday. = (Brit) She was admitted to hospital yesterday. [=she was hospitalized yesterday] ▪ (US) She'll be discharged from the hospital tomorrow. = (Brit) She'll be discharged from hospital tomorrow. — often used before another noun ▪ hospital beds ▪ a hospital gown
