the National Health Service

noun

: the public system of medical care in Britain that is paid for by taxes

Examples of the National Health Service in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For folks who test positive for the virus, medication is quickly prescribed free of charge through the National Health Service. — Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026

According to data from the National Health Service (NHS), there has been a 200% increase in the number of people being referred for an ADHD diagnosis between 2020 and 2025. — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Without faster growth, British taxpayers will either have to pay higher taxes or accept cuts in popular programs such as the National Health Service, which offers free medical care to everyone. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Taxation levels are approaching those seen during the Second World War, while beloved and vital state institutions such as the National Health Service are struggling after years of austerity cuts and budget squeezes. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 25 June 2026

Rhymes for the National Health Service

• disservice
• preservice
• interservice
• nervous
• nervus