NYT Dictionary

INFIRMARY

/ɪnˈfɝməɹi/
Nounin-FIR-ma-ryin-fir-ma-ry · 4 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025

Meaning

A place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Medieval Latin infirmaria, from Latin infirmus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hospitalasylumclinichomedispensarypoliclinicpolyclinicsanatoriumsickbedsickroom

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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