teaching hospital

noun

: a hospital that is affiliated with a medical school and provides means for medical education

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Since the series mirrors the experience of doctors, nurses, and students within a teaching hospital, a revolving door of staff is a natural occurrence. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026 The departure mirrors the experience of real-life doctors, nurses and students within a teaching hospital, which often includes a revolving door of staff. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026 The first explosion was recorded at about 7:30 p.m. at the entrance of the teaching hospital, while the second and third blasts followed a few minutes later at the popular Monday Market and nearby Post Office business hub, both located about 2½ miles from the hospital. Arkansas Online, 18 Mar. 2026 The explosions on Monday night began at about 7:30 p.m. at the entrance of the teaching hospital. Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teaching hospital

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First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teaching hospital was in 1933

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“Teaching hospital.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teaching%20hospital. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

Medical Definition

teaching hospital

noun
teach·​ing hospital ˈtē-chiŋ- How to pronounce teaching hospital (audio)
: a hospital that is affiliated with a medical school and provides the means for medical education to students, interns, residents, and sometimes postgraduates
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