hosp
hosp — abbreviation
1. A shortened written form of the word hospital, used on signs, in medical records
A shortened written form of the word hospital, used on signs, in medical records, on maps, in schedules, and in informal notes or messages to save space or speed up writing.
The patient was transferred to St. Mary's Hosp. for emergency surgery.
abbreviation within a hospital name
Dr. Nala Patel wrote 'discharged from Gen. Hosp.' on the medical chart.
Kabir's follow-up appointment at City Hosp. is at 10 a.m. on Monday.
Lakan checked the road sign and saw 'Hosp.' with an arrow pointing left.
Eri texted a friend: 'I am at the hosp. — Mom's out of surgery.'
- hospital
the full, unabbreviated word; required in formal writing and spoken English
文法句型
hosp. (written form)
用法筆記
Used only in written English — on signs, medical records, appointment schedules, maps, and informal messages. Not used in formal documents (where 'hospital' is required) or in most spoken English, except when reading a sign or note aloud.