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first aid
noun
: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained
Examples of first aid in a Sentence
She gave him first aid for his sprained ankle.
Recent Examples on the Web
On Thursday, Jordan dropped seven tons of supplies over northern Gaza — the first aid shipment to the area in about a month.
—Jane Arraf, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024
Aquaphor also works as a first aid ointment if your child gets a minor cut or scrape.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024
The Sacramento Bee caught up with Ryan Armstrong, a former emergency medical technician and current proprietor of Capital City CPR teaching wilderness first aid training, for his thoughts on the basics of being prepared for the worst on your outdoor excursion.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2024
While awaiting rescue personnel, the officers provided first aid, police said.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024
Police and paramedics provided first aid but the man died at the scene, said police, adding that two people at the address suffered minor injuries.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 30 Jan. 2024
Inside it were items taken from the Secret Service vehicle, including a protective vest, night-vision goggles, a first aid bag and a computer router.
—Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2024
What This Means For You YouTube’s new first aid videos are credible educational resources for learning how to deal with health emergencies.
—Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2024
Breckenridge Ski Patrol responded to a skier incident Thursday on an intermediate trail on the resort’s Peak 8 and took the man to a first aid room, ski resort spokesperson Sara Lococo said.
—Jacob Factor, The Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1867, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“First aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20aid. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
first aid
noun
: emergency treatment given to an ill or injured person
Medical Definition
first aid
noun
: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained
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