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.

Recent Examples on the Web

There are several other reputable pet first aid courses available online as well. — Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Officers rendered first aid, but one of the victims died from their injuries, and the other was taken to the hospital in stable condition. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026

Officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived, but both victims were pronounced dead after being taken to a local hospital. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Adrienne cuts her leg on a rock, but Sara tends to it immediately with her handy dandy first aid kit. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for first aid

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted

Kids Definition

first aid

noun

: emergency treatment given to an ill or injured person

Medical Definition

first aid

noun

ˌfərst-ˈād 

: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained