ward

[wɔːrd]

ward Definition

• 1. a separate room in a hospital, typically one allocated to a particular type of patient
• 2. a child or young person who is under the care and control of a guardian appointed by their parents or a court
• 3. a district of a city or town as defined for administrative or political purposes

Using ward: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ward" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The patient was moved to the pediatric ward.

• Example

  The orphan was placed in a foster ward.

• Example

  The city is divided into several wards for voting purposes.

ward Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ward

• division
• section
• zone
• area
• region

Phrases with ward

• in ward

  under the care or protection of someone

  Example

  The child was placed in ward of his grandparents.

• ward off

  to try to prevent something from happening or to avoid being affected by something

  Example

  She took vitamins to ward off the flu.

• ward round

  a visit made by a doctor or nurse to see each of the patients in a hospital ward

  Example

  The doctor did a ward round every morning.

Origins of ward

from Old English 'weard', meaning 'a guard or watchman'

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Summary: ward in Brief

The term 'ward' [wɔːrd] refers to a separate room in a hospital, a child or young person under the care of a guardian, or a district of a city or town. Examples include 'The patient was moved to the pediatric ward,' and 'The city is divided into several wards for voting purposes.' Phrases include 'in ward,' meaning under the care of someone, and 'ward off,' meaning to prevent something from happening.