Synonyms
Examples of aide in a Sentence
Darlene Superville, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
For example, Louisiana ranks low on the overall list, but health aides there come at a lower cost than anywhere else in the country except West Virginia.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2024
The plan can provide extra time in the bathroom or allow for an aide to assist with wiping or in modifying lighting and sounds in the bathroom.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
As a 14-year-old migrant, Chavez picked canary tomatoes with his family in the Sacramento Delta in the early 1940s, according to Marc Grossman, Chavez’s longtime spokesman and personal aide.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 28 Mar. 2024
Fox has spoken with Congressional leaders and aides about the possibility of Congressional action.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 28 Mar. 2024
Other money went to candidates during the 2022 election, outside organizations tied to former White House aides, and paying staff, even the former first lady’s fashion designer.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
In recent weeks, Francis has often turned his speeches and teachings over to an aide to read aloud.
—Jason Horowitz, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2024
Democratic aides cite the results of the 2022 midterm election.
—David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'aide.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
short for aide-de-camp
1777, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing aide
Dictionary Entries Near aide
Cite this Entry
“Aide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aide. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Copy Citation
Kids Definition
aide
noun
Medical Definition
aide
noun
More from Merriam-Webster on aide
Nglish: Translation of aide for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of aide for Arabic Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about aide
Share