madhouse

[ˈmædhaʊs]

madhouse Definition

  • 1a psychiatric hospital or ward
  • 2a place or situation of chaotic or frenzied activity

Using madhouse: Examples

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

  • Example

    The patient was admitted to the madhouse for treatment.

  • Example

    The office was a madhouse during the end-of-year rush.

  • Example

    The concert turned into a madhouse when the band started playing their hit song.

madhouse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for madhouse

Phrases with madhouse

  • to move or operate in a frenzied, chaotic, or disorganized manner

    Example

    The store was running like a madhouse on Black Friday.

  • a vehicle or mode of transportation that is particularly chaotic or disorderly

    Example

    The bus ride was a madhouse on wheels, with people pushing and shoving to get on and off.

  • to leave a situation that is chaotic, frenzied, or out of control

    Example

    I need to take a break and escape from the madhouse that is my workplace.

Origins of madhouse

from 'mad' + 'house'

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Summary: madhouse in Brief

The term 'madhouse' [ˈmædhaʊs] refers to a psychiatric hospital or ward, as well as a place or situation of chaotic or frenzied activity. It can be used literally, as in 'The patient was admitted to the madhouse for treatment,' or figuratively, as in 'The office was a madhouse during the end-of-year rush.' Phrases like 'run like a madhouse' and 'madhouse on wheels' describe frenzied or disorganized movement, while 'escape from the madhouse' implies leaving a chaotic situation.