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

The victim was given first aid until the arrival of Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics, who took him to a hospital. — City News Service, Daily News, 21 July 2026

Tierney provided first aid and took Charlotte, who sustained serious burns to her face and hands, to the hospital. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

The suspect was taken into custody and given first aid before being transported to a hospital in life-threatening condition. — Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Crew members distributed life jackets, administered emergency first aid, evacuated the most vulnerable passengers, and coordinated with larger ships responsible for completing rescues. — Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 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