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

Some surf lifesavers have been hailed as heroes, including one who was photographed sprinting from a neighbouring beach with a red first aid kit slung over his shoulder.

From BBC

Then he went over a gear checklist posted at the trailhead: emergency blanket, first aid kit, headlamp and extra batteries, map and compass.

From Los Angeles Times

He was eventually taken towards the border where he received first aid and was later transferred to St Petersburg.

From BBC

In a report, the coroner raised concerns about paediatric first aid training and staff education over weaning.

From BBC

Ms Hepburn raised concerns about paediatric first aid training being in date and staff education over weaning.

From BBC