Hospice - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈhɑːspɪs|  American pronunciation of the word hospice
Brit.  |ˈhɒspɪs|  British pronunciation of the word hospice

noun

- a lodging for travelers (especially one kept by a monastic order)
- a program of medical and emotional care for the terminally ill

Extra examples

She chose to go to a hospice instead of a hospital.

...the monks run a hospice for travelers in their mountain retreat...

...I've mortgaged all my free time this week to the hospice and won't be able to come to the party....

The money will go towards a new hospice.

Word forms

noun
singular: hospice
plural: hospices
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