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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Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
When officers arrived, a man who had been shot was receiving first aid from a security guard.
—Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Soto advises teenagers looking for work to check which skills and certifications are required for a prospective role — for example, childcare workers and babysitters often need first aid and CPR certifications.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Other items to keep in your hurricane kit include flashlights, batteries, radios and a first aid kit.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
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“First aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20aid. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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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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