Definition of Band-Aid
:offering, making use of, or serving as a temporary or expedient remedy or solution
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First Known Use of band-aid
1968
Definition of Band-Aid
—used for a small adhesive strip with a gauze pad for covering minor wounds
BAND-AID Defined for English Language Learners
Band-Aid
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adjective
Definition of Band-Aid for English Language Learners
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: able to help or improve something only for a short period of time
Band-Aid
trademark
Definition of Band-Aid for English Language Learners
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—used for a small bandage
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Band-Aid
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ˈban-ˈdād
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medical Definition of Band-Aid
—used for a small adhesive strip with a gauze pad for covering minor wounds
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