Definition

A room where a sick person stays to rest and recover.

Example

The nurse checked on the patient in the sickroom every hour.

Conversation

I heard you were in the sickroom all weekend.

Yeah, I caught a bad cold and needed some rest.

That sounds rough; I hope you're feeling better now.

Thanks! I'm finally out of the sickroom and ready to hang out again.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sickroom → It is formed from "sick" (from Old English "sēoc", meaning ill or unwell) and "room" (from Old English "rūm", meaning space or area). A sickroom is a space designated for someone who is ill or unwell.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'space' ('room') where someone is 'ill' ('sick') — that's what a sickroom is.

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