convalescent

[ kon-vuh-les-uhnt ]

adjective

1. convalescing.
2. of or relating to convalescence or convalescing persons.

noun

1. a person who is convalescing.

Other Words From

• conva·lescent·ly adverb
• postcon·va·lescent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of convalescent¹

1650–60; < Latin convalēscent- (stem of convalēscēns ), present participle of convalēscere to convalesce; -ent

Example Sentences

Margot Alvarez, who sorts soiled bedding and other materials from convalescent homes and medical facilities at Braun Linen, a commercial laundry in Paramount, was also unaware of the regulations.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump subsequently browbeat his maladroit FDA chairman, Stephen Hahn, into issuing an emergency authorization for the use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.

From Los Angeles Times

It then saw periods of use as a hunting lodge, World War Two convalescent hospital and a finishing school owned by a New Zealand-born spy who survived imprisonment in Colditz.

From BBC

She bounced around, from LA’s notorious Skid Row to various convalescent homes while her daughter lived at a shelter.

From Seattle Times

Chandler died June 10 at a Corona convalescent home where she lived for several years, according to her friends.

From Los Angeles Times