26984 words

ward

8 definitions • 6 examples
1
one of the parts or large rooms into which a hospital is divided, usually with beds for patients:

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2
one of the parts into which a prison is divided
3
(in many countries) one of the areas into which a city or town is divided, having its own elected political representative or its own organizations for managing services
4
a person, especially a child, who is legally put under the protection of a law court or a guardian:

Examples:

The girl was made a ward of court to stop her father taking her out of the country.
5
towards the stated place or direction:

Examples:

At least we're homeward bound.
6
a large room in a hospital which is used for treating people with similar illnesses or conditions:

Examples:

the pediatric/maternity ward
7
a person, esp. a child, who is legally under the protection or care of another person or of a court or government:

Examples:

The agency serves youths who are wards of the state.
8

Examples:

the fifth ward

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