sick bay
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sick bay
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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“Star Trek” will usher guests from multiple rooms aboard the ship, including a shuttle bay outfitted with a large LED screen, a sick bay and, of course, the bridge.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025
Gates McFadden and Patrick Stewart put together a wonderful performance in sick bay.
From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023
Galanos, the lawyer, said it is rare for any inmates to stay longer than a few days in the sick bay barring a “serious medical condition.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 17, 2022
"He will be in sick bay for orientation purposes and then we will determine where best to place him," Cleare said in a telephone interview on Tuesday.
From Reuters • Dec. 14, 2022
Doc tugged Archer back to the sick bay to re-bandage his injuries, and Aly slipped away so silently Sefia didn’t even realize she was gone.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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