operating room
- a specially equipped room, usually in a hospital, where surgical procedures are performed. Abbreviation: OR
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Origin of operating room
First recorded in 1885–90
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Carlotta Harrison pleaded a headache, and was excused from the operating-room and from prayers.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
He was in high spirits that first day of Sidney's operating-room experience.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
The operating-room was a hive of industry, and tongues kept pace with fingers.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
When are you going to put my protegee into the operating-room?
KMary Roberts Rinehart
She has been waiting for hours—ever since you went to the operating-room.
KMary Roberts Rinehart
operating room
- A room equipped for performing surgical operations.
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