clinic

Everyday

1. A clinic is a place where people go to see a doctor, nurse or other health worker, usually without staying overnight. tree →
2. A clinic is a session where experts give advice or teach skills, as in a football clinic or homework clinic. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and health lessons you go to a clinic for check-ups, injections or for your pet at the vet's clinic. Phrases: «a dental clinic», «a health clinic», «a walk-in clinic», «a clinic appointment».

Examples

• I had my injection at the clinic. tree →
• The vet's clinic is open until seven. tree →
• Mum took the baby to the health clinic. tree →
• The clinic sees 12 patients an hour; how many in 5 hours? tree →
• Our club runs a free tennis clinic. tree →
• The dental clinic sent a reminder about my check-up. tree →

Note

Countable. A hospital is bigger and patients may stay overnight; a clinic is usually smaller. Adjective: clinical (to do with treating patients; also cold and unfeeling).