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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She gave him first aid for his sprained ankle.
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 24 Dec. 2025
His fellow soldiers gave him first aid and dragged him to a nearby dugout, then brought in one of the land drones to transport him to safety.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
Bee stings are common in summer, but knowing proper first aid can help reduce pain, swelling, and the risk of further irritation.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Keep a first aid kit, seat belt cutter, window breaker, tire iron, and a neon safety vest in your vehicle.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for first aid
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“First aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20aid. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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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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