Band-Aid
Americannoun
adjective
noun
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a gauze surgical dressing backed by adhesive tape
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informal (sometimes not capitals) somethinɡ that provides a temporary solution to a problem
Etymology
Origin of Band-Aid
1965–70 Band-Aid for defs. 2, 3
Example Sentences
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“Night guards are a band aid, but if you want to stop grinding, you have to get to the root cause of the issue.”
From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2021
No doubt the communities most affected could use the money that will come from the lawsuits, but it's a band aid.
From Salon • Sep. 19, 2020
"How can a province of 400,000 people function with policing law and order with under 60 policemen, and occasional operational military and police that does no more then band aid maintenance," he wrote.
From Fox News • Jul. 10, 2019
"How can a province of 400,000 people function with policing law and order with under 60 policemen, and occasional operational military and police that does no more then band aid maintenance," he said.
From BBC • Jul. 9, 2019
Feels like a band aid that won’t stick.
From Washington Post • May 23, 2018
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