orphanage
Translation
orphanage, children's home
Examples
She grew up in an orphanage.
She grew up in an orphanage.
They donated money to the local orphanage.
They donated money to the local orphanage.
Grammar Patterns
((an orphanage)) a home for children whose parents are dead or unable to care for them He spent his childhood in an orphanage.
Similar Words
Synonyms: children's home
Etymology
From 'orphan' + the suffix '-age', indicating a place.
Memory Tips
An 'orphanage' is a place ('-age') for 'orphans'.