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The Britannica Dictionary hospice 1 ENTRIES FOUND:

• hospice (noun)

hospice /ˈhɑːspəs/ noun plural hospices hospice /ˈhɑːspəs/ noun plural hospices Britannica Dictionary definition of HOSPICE [count] 1 : a place that provides care for people who are dying

• She chose to go to a hospice instead of a hospital.

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• He was placed in hospice care for the last three months of his life.
• a hospice program

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 somewhat old-fashioned : a place where travelers can stay : inn especially : an inn kept by people in a religious organization ASK THE EDITOR

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