sick bay
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sick bay
First recorded in 1805–15
Example Sentences
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He came into the world in the sick bay for a workhouse, as the local hospital was full.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2026
“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
They kept sneaking glances toward the main hatch, where the sick bay lay belowdecks, though they never looked directly at it.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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