ambulance
noun
a specially equipped motor vehicle, airplane, ship, etc., for carrying sick or injured people, usually to a hospital.
ambulances
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pluralof ambulance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Dozens of ambulances rushed to the scene, and a helicopter evacuated those with the most serious injuries.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
A stream of ambulances were seen arriving at the hospital and one doctor told Canadian public broadcaster CBC that the facility had been "completely overwhelmed" by the number of patients.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
An English teacher from a nearby school said he immediately rushed to the site with other local residents when he heard sirens and the sound of ambulances.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
Yorkshire Ambulance Service said it had sent two ambulances by road and an air ambulance to the scene.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
Police cars and ambulances flash all along Carnation Street.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
