Meaning of the word "maternity ward" in English
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maternity ward
US /ˈmæt.ər.nɪ.ti ˌwɔːrd/
UK /məˈtɜː.nɪ.ti wɔːd/
Noun
a hospital ward where women are cared for during childbirth and for a short period after
Example:
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She was taken to the maternity ward after her contractions started.
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Visitors are allowed in the maternity ward from 2 PM to 8 PM.
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