English · Body & Health
first aid
/ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/
[/ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/]
emergency basic care
Beginnernoun
Definition
Basic medical help given to an injured person before professional care arrives.
Example
She had taken a first aid course and knew how to treat the deep cut.
She had taken a first aid course and knew how to treat the deep cut.
Etymology
A compound of 'first' and 'aid'.
How & Where It’s Used
Often taught in workplaces and schools.