first aid

American  

noun

1. emergency aid or treatment given to someone injured, suddenly ill, etc., before regular medical services arrive or can be reached.

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first aid British  

noun

1. 1. immediate medical assistance given in an emergency

   2. ( as modifier )

      first-aid box

2. (in Barbados) a small shop that sells domestic items after hours

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Other Word Forms

• first-aid adjective
• first-aider noun

Etymology

Origin of first aid

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

The coroner found no evidence of any delay in administering first aid to Garg or taking him to a hospital.

From BBC

I immediately fell into this trap, assuming I could simply grab my first aid kit and tent and run to the hills, only for Leigh to tell me this was the biggest mistake people make.

From BBC

Its curriculum ranges from basic first aid to countering Chinese information warfare.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mom brings up the first aid kit and a sandwich, and my stomach grumbles at the sight of food.

From Literature

BDMLR's head veterinary consultant, Natalie Arrow, said volunteers also received training in first aid techniques and personal safety was a priority.

From BBC