1. n. A large medical facility, usually in a building with multiple floors, where seriously ill or injured patients are given extensive medical and/or surgical treatment.
Luckily an ambulance arrived quickly and he was rushed to hospital. (UK)
Luckily an ambulance arrived quickly and he was rushed to the hospital. (US)
2. n. A building founded for the long-term care of its residents, such as an almshouse. The residents may have no physical ailments, but simply need financial support.