Band-Aid

American  

[band-eyd] / ˈbændˌeɪd /

Trademark.

1. a brand of adhesive bandage with a gauze pad in the center, used to cover minor abrasions and cuts.

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noun

1. (often lowercase) a makeshift, limited, or temporary aid or solution that does not satisfy the basic or long-range need.

   The proposed reform isn't thorough enough to be more than just a band-aid.

adjective

1. (often lowercase) serving as a makeshift, limited, or temporary aid or solution.

   band-aid measures to solve a complex problem.

Band-Aid British  

/ ˈbændˌeɪd /

noun

1. a gauze surgical dressing backed by adhesive tape

2. informal (sometimes not capitals) somethinɡ that provides a temporary solution to a problem

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Etymology

Origin of Band-Aid

1965–70 Band-Aid for defs. 2, 3

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

Band-Aid

Kenvue - which owns well-known brands including Band-Aid, Listerine, and Calpol - was spun off from J&J in 2022.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

“It’s bigger than a Band-Aid, but smaller than the tourniquet we really need,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

It can work for some people who prefer the “pull off the Band-Aid approach,” but for most, smoothing out the tax consequences works best.

From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026

“This is a Band-Aid,” McCauley said, “but it’s a Band-Aid to a pretty significant bleed.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026

Holding her hand over her head, she went into the bathroom and found a Band-Aid.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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