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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She gave him first aid for his sprained ankle.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Keep a first aid kit, seat belt cutter, window breaker, tire iron, and a neon safety vest in your vehicle.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Always bring emergency equipment with you on your hunt, such as a cellphone, flashlight, small first aid kit and extra water.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 18 Dec. 2025
After providing first aid at the scene, the suspect was transported to a hospital to be treated for their injuries.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 16 Dec. 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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