1. a place in a school, prison, or other institution where people who are sick or injured can receive medical care
2. a hospital, especially a large public hospital
Usage: chiefly British

Examples

• The student was sent to the school infirmary after feeling dizzy during class.
• She worked as a nurse in the prison infirmary for five years.
• The camp infirmary was equipped to handle minor injuries and illnesses.
• He was taken to the local infirmary after the accident.
• The university infirmary provides basic medical services to students.
• The old infirmary building was converted into student housing.