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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Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 10 July 2025
Invest in a doggie first aid kit, dog booties or other paw protection, a collapsible water bowl, and a harness.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 1 July 2025
While they aren't paid for their time on the show, contestants are provided with various other services for their time on the show — including living accommodations, food, equipment, travel, transportation and medical, psychological and first aid services.
—Caroline Blair, People.com, 24 June 2025
The deputies gave the man first aid and he was transported to an area hospital where he was listed in critical condition.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for first aid
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“First aid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20aid. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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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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