B2nounhealthsociety
US/ˈhelθ.ker/
UK/ˈhelθ.keə/
the services and care that keep people healthy or treat them when they are ill
In context
Our company provides healthcare benefits to all full-time employees.
Many people in rural areas have limited access to healthcare.
She has worked in healthcare for twenty years, first as a nurse.
Words that go with healthcare
noun + noun
- healthcare systemThe healthcare system needs more funding.
- healthcare costsHealthcare costs rise every year.
- healthcare providerAsk your healthcare provider about the treatment.
- healthcare workerHealthcare workers worked long shifts.
noun + preposition
- access to healthcareEveryone should have access to healthcare.
verb + noun
- provide healthcareThe clinic provides healthcare to low-income families.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a healthcareCorrect: healthcare