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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The Pet Medic Med Pack is a first aid kit designed for cats and dogs.
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Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
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—Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Coming prepared with a small, compact first aid kit can prevent a minor issue from turning into a major hassle; these essentials don't take up much room, and having them on hand saves you from scrambling to find a pharmacy in an unfamiliar place.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
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Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Have a bottle of rubbing alcohol in your first aid kit?
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Coming prepared with a small, compact first aid kit can prevent a minor issue from turning into a major hassle; these essentials don't take up much room, and having them on hand saves you from scrambling to find a pharmacy in an unfamiliar place.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025
My group may have become lax over the years with carrying first aid, extra clothing, and planning for the worst.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 6 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 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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