emergency room

noun

: a hospital room or area staffed and equipped for the reception and treatment of persons requiring immediate medical care

Examples of emergency room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This approach can help reduce emergency room visits, ultimately lowering costs tied to preventable conditions. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024

Investigators are looking into an accident that injured Mangione's back and sent him to an emergency room in July last year, Kenny said in the interview, and studying his writings about his disdain for the U.S. health-care system. —Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024

Ultimately, it’s supposed to save the state and the feds money by helping people avoid expensive emergency room visits. —Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024

Each of the season’s episodes will focus on one hour of Dr. Robby’s (Wyle) 15-hour shift as the chief attendant in Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s emergency room. —Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

emergency room

noun

: a hospital room or area with doctors, nurses, and medical equipment for treating persons needing immediate medical care

Medical Definition

emergency room

noun

: a hospital room or area staffed and equipped for the reception and treatment of persons with conditions (as illness or trauma) requiring immediate medical care