patient

/ˈpeɪʃənt/ noun A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

A patient is a person who is getting medical care.

💡 "Patient" can also mean someone who is calm and waits without getting angry.

Example Sentences

The patient is waiting to see the doctor now .

The patient waits quietly in the hospital room .

Word in Context

Tom is a patient at the doctor's office . He sits in the waiting room and reads a magazine . A nurse comes and calls his name .

Common Phrases

doctor and patient patient in a hospital

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