first aid

noun

Definition of first aid

: 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

Items to be collected: Toiletries, diapers, baby wipes, first aid kits, cleaning supplies, canned goods, box fans, leather work gloves, hand sanitizer, non-perishable food, water, generators (no clothes) and monetary donations. Michael Shapiro, SI.com, "Suns Center Deandre Ayton Donates $100k to Bahamas for Hurricane Dorian Relief Efforts," 6 Sep. 2019 Inside are toiletry kits from Malin + Goetz, first aid supplies, a solar phone charger with emergency radio, blankets and ponchos, and a host of other items that will come in handy during a natural disaster. Kavita Daswani, latimes.com, "Father’s day gifts that help a dad stay fit," 6 June 2019 Your seat kit contains a one-man raft that automatically inflates as well as survival supplies including a flare, smoke signal, knife, first aid supplies, water and some other basic provisions. Jay Bennett, Popular Mechanics, "Everything You Need to Know About Ejecting From a Fighter Jet," 25 Apr. 2017 Before a hurricane hits your area, have an emergency kit stocked with bottled water, a first aid kit, flashlights, and non-perishables. Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "How Do Hurricanes Form?," 13 Aug. 2019 Members of the local community have shown their support, setting up an outdoor kitchen, providing first aid kits and bringing water and ice for the protesters. Time, "Protest by Kentucky Miners, Blocking Coal Train Tracks Over Wage Complaints, Now Enters its Third Week," 12 Aug. 2019 Among the other items found in his car were digital devices, California and Nevada license plates, a shotgun, ammunition, a first aid kit and a camouflage pack with a fire shelter tent. Washington Post, "Records: Festival gunman had passport, survival guide in car," 8 Aug. 2019 When Grant arrived, the Walmart helpers grabbed first aid kits and paper towels and helped Sifford take him out of the store. Susan Scutti, CNN, "A wounded El Paso hero and the Border Protection agent who saved his life reunite at his hospital bedside," 6 Aug. 2019 Dan Suttles with the Glendale Police Department said the officers tried to administer first aid to the man, but their efforts were in vain. Andy Nguyen, Glendale News-Press, "Shooter at large after man gunned down in Glendale," 6 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of first aid

1867, in the meaning defined above

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first aid

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English Language Learners Definition of first aid

: emergency treatment given to a sick or injured person

first aid

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Kids Definition of first aid

: care or treatment given to an ill or injured person in an emergency

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Medical Definition of first aid

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

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