bandage

1 of 2

noun

ban·​dage ˈban-dij 

1

: a strip of fabric used especially to cover, dress, and bind up wounds

2

: a flexible strip or band used to cover, strengthen, or compress something

bandage

2 of 2

verb

bandaged; bandaging

transitive verb

: to bind, dress, or cover with a bandage

bandage a wound

a bandaged ankle

Synonyms of bandage

Verb

• bind
• heal
• dress
• treat

Examples of bandage in a Sentence

Noun

He wrapped a bandage around his knee.

She put a bandage on the cut.

Verb

He arrived with a bandaged ankle.

her mother always bandages her scraped knees very carefully

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

This episode, Zack wakes up and bolts upright with the bandage still on his head from getting clobbered with a sign on his birthday and can’t remember what happened the night before. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 July 2026

Rehydration tablets, antihistamines, hydrocortisone cream, plasters and bandages, painkillers and antacids, plus insect repellent and SPF are in Hammond’s suitcase. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Verb

Pino is seen in the footage shirtless, in shorts and with his head bandaged. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026

Trump has frequently appeared in public throughout his second term with visible bruising on his hands, which have sometimes been bandaged. — Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 12 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle French, from bande

First Known Use

Noun

1599, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1730, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bandage

• brigandage

Kids Definition

bandage

1 of 2 noun

ban·​dage ˈban-dij 

: a strip of fabric used especially to cover and bind up wounds and as a means of applying healing medicines or ointments

bandage

2 of 2 verb

bandaged; bandaging

: to bind or cover with a bandage

Medical Definition

bandage

1 of 2 noun

ban·​dage ˈban-dij 

: a strip of fabric used to cover a wound, hold a dressing in place, immobilize an injured part, or apply pressure see capeline, esmarch bandage, pressure bandage, spica, velpeau bandage

bandage

2 of 2 verb

bandaged; bandaging

transitive verb

: to bind, dress, or cover with a bandage

bandage a wound

bandage a sprained ankle

intransitive verb

: to apply a bandage

bandager noun