first aid

noun

: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained

Examples of first aid in a Sentence

She gave him first aid for his sprained ankle.

Recent Examples on the Web

Youth emergency training The Los Gatos Library is hosting a free 90-minute emergency preparedness training for youth ages 9-12 on Saturday, March 15 at 11 a.m. Students who attend the event will receive emergency backpacks that contain items like a first aid kit, universal charger and more. —Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025

Lastly, consider packing a first aid kit, basic tools and extra supplies such as water and non-perishable food in case of emergencies. —Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025

Deputies performed first aid on Scippio, who was taken to the hospital for surgery. —Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025

Other officers performed first aid, and the injured officer was taken to a hospital. —Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1867, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for first aid

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted

Kids Definition

first aid

noun

: emergency treatment given to an ill or injured person

Medical Definition

first aid

noun

ˌfərst-ˈād 

: emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained