hospice
Translation
hospice
Examples
He spent his final days in a hospice.
He spent his final days in a hospice.
Hospice care focuses on comfort, not cure.
Hospice care focuses on comfort, not cure.
Grammar Patterns
((in a)) hospice (place) in a home providing care for the sick or terminally ill He is staying in a hospice.
hospice care (compound noun) a type of care focusing on palliation They chose hospice care for him.
Similar Words
Synonyms: palliative care centre
Etymology
From Latin 'hospitium' meaning 'hospitality, lodging', related to 'hospital' and 'host'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'hospital', but it's a special place offering 'peace' and comfort at the end of life. Think 'hospital' + 'peace'.