EMT

noun

ˌē-(ˌ)em-ˈtē 

: a specially trained medical technician certified to provide basic emergency services (such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation) before and during transportation to a hospital compare paramedic sense 2

Examples of EMT in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lilly also works full time as a contract firefighter/EMT in a nearby village. —Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025

Salt worked at the Northampton Township Fire as a firefighter and EMT, O'Connell told NBC 10 Philadelphia. —Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025

Using his skills and training as a former EMT, Army paratrooper and sheriff's deputy, Morgan sprang into action. —Ashley Hume, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025

Kara Kilmer departed as well, after 10 seasons as EMT Sylvie Brett, and OG cast member Taylor Kinney returned as Kelly Severide, after a brief hiatus. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

emergency medical technician

First Known Use

1972, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

EMT

noun

ˌē-(ˌ)em-ˈtē 

: a person specially trained to provide basic emergency medical care before and during the trip to a hospital

Etymology

emergency medical technician

Medical Definition

EMT

noun

ˈē-ˈem-ˈtē 

: a specially trained medical technician certified to provide basic emergency services (as cardiopulmonary resuscitation) before and during transportation to a hospital

called also emergency medical technician

compare paramedic sense 2