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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While basic first aid can often ease the pain of a bee sting, according to the Mayo Clinic, those who are stung more than a dozen times can experience a more severe reaction, which includes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and lightheadedness.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
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Volunteers from Naushon Trust administered first aid to the survivors, and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew from Air Station Cape Cod transported them to Cape Cod Hospital for care.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Always be prepared for minor emergencies by keeping a first aid kit in your car.
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Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Courses include basic first aid, emergency-shelter logistics, and how to fly a drone to deliver a vial of insulin or assess and report damage to key infrastructure.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Volunteers from Naushon Trust administered first aid to the survivors, and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk aircrew from Air Station Cape Cod transported them to Cape Cod Hospital for care.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Always be prepared for minor emergencies by keeping a first aid kit in your car.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
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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