Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for iron lung. Search instead for iron+lung.
Definitions

iron lung

NOUN
artificial lung
Synonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Lane spent the next several months in an iron lung.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

Mr Richards had come into possession of two iron lung machines at a building clearance and he recalls how one day a paramedic walked in asking: "Is this the place I can find iron lungs?"

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

The medic had been transporting Paul to and from hospital, as carers fought to keep him alive in the failing iron lung.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

He helped Paul move apartments when needed, and serviced the iron lung regularly: "It was always a pleasure to be around Paul - he had a very upbeat and positive attitude."

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024

My head sticks out the end of the iron lung.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "iron lung" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com