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hospice

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɑspɪs/ · UK /ˈhɒspɪs/

hospice means: A place that cares for seriously ill people, especially those who are close to death.

noun

CARE FOR DYINGB2

A place that cares for seriously ill people, especially those who are close to death.

  • Her father is in a hospice.
  • The hospice provides care and comfort.
  • She volunteers at a hospice twice a week.

Common phrases: hospice care, a local hospice, in a hospice

Questions about hospice

What does hospice mean?

A place that cares for seriously ill people, especially those who are close to death.

What is hospice in other languages?

Türkçe: palyatif bakım merkezi · Español: centro de cuidados paliativos · Français: maison de soins palliatifs · Deutsch: Hospiz · Italiano: hospice · 日本語: ホスピス

How do you pronounce hospice?

In American English /ˈhɑspɪs/; in British English /ˈhɒspɪs/.

How do you use hospice in a sentence?

Her father is in a hospice. The hospice provides care and comfort.

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