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.
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Diaz suggests having jumper cables, a flashlight, wet wipes or baby wipes, and a first aid kit on hand.
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Aug. 2024
But as with any commercial first aid kit, the Wolf Pack is built for a wide, general use case.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 3 Aug. 2024
The American Red Cross underscores the importance of having a first aid kit readily available in your home, car and workplace.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 31 July 2024
Add a large-tooth comb or pliers to your first aid kit.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2024
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Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Aug. 2024
But as with any commercial first aid kit, the Wolf Pack is built for a wide, general use case.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 3 Aug. 2024
The American Red Cross underscores the importance of having a first aid kit readily available in your home, car and workplace.
—Bethany Braun-Silva, ABC News, 31 July 2024
Add a large-tooth comb or pliers to your first aid kit.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 29 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for first aid
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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
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