lazaretto

[ˌlazəˈrɛtəʊ]

lazaretto Definition

• 1. a hospital for people with infectious diseases, especially leprosy
• 2. a building or ship used for quarantine

Using lazaretto: Examples

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

• Example

  The ship was sent to the lazaretto for quarantine.

• Example

  The government set up a lazaretto to contain the spread of the disease.

• Example

  The lazaretto was built on an isolated island to prevent the spread of the plague.

lazaretto Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lazaretto

• pesthouse
• quarantine station
• isolation ward

Phrases with lazaretto

• lazaretto island

  an island in the Venetian Lagoon, which was used as a quarantine station for ships arriving in Venice

  Example

  Lazaretto Island is now a popular tourist destination.

• lazaretto master

  an official in charge of a lazaretto

  Example

  The lazaretto master was responsible for ensuring that all ships arriving in port were properly quarantined.

• lazaretto flag

  a yellow flag flown by a ship to indicate that it is carrying an infectious disease

  Example

  The ship raised the lazaretto flag as it approached the harbor.

Origins of lazaretto

from Italian 'lazzaretto', from the name of a hospital in Venice

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Summary: lazaretto in Brief

'Lazaretto' [ˌlazəˈrɛtəʊ] refers to a hospital or building used for quarantine, especially for infectious diseases like leprosy. It can also refer to a ship used for quarantine. The term has its roots in the name of a hospital in Venice and extends into phrases like 'lazaretto island' and 'lazaretto master.'