Meaning of the word hospice in English

What does hospice mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hospice

US /ˈhɑː.spɪs/
UK /ˈhɑː.spɪs/
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Noun

1.

a home providing care for the sick, especially the terminally ill.

Example:
She spent her last days comfortably at the local hospice.
The family decided to move their grandmother to a hospice for palliative care.
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