Band Aid

Pronunciation: /bænd eɪd/

Definitions of Band Aid

noun a brand of adhesive bandages used for covering minor cuts and wounds

Example Sentences

A1 I have a small cut on my finger, so I need to put a Band Aid on it.

A2 She always carries a Band Aid in her purse in case of emergencies.

B1 The Band Aid helped stop the bleeding until we could get to the hospital.

B2 After the accident, the paramedic quickly applied a Band Aid to the wound.

C1 The Band Aid provided temporary relief, but the injury required stitches.

C2 The doctor recommended keeping the Band Aid on for a few days to promote healing.

Examples of Band Aid in a Sentence

formal The nurse applied a Band Aid to the patient's wound.

informal I'll just put a Band Aid on it for now.

slang I need a Band Aid for this situation, it's getting messy.

figurative Using a Band Aid solution won't fix the underlying issue.

Grammatical Forms of Band Aid

• past tense: Band Aided
• plural: Band Aids
• comparative: more Band Aid
• superlative: most Band Aid
• present tense: Band Aids
• future tense: will Band Aid
• perfect tense: have Band Aided
• continuous tense: is Band Aiding
• singular: Band Aid
• positive degree: Band Aid
• infinitive: to Band Aid
• gerund: Band Aiding
• participle: Band Aided

Origin and Evolution of Band Aid

First Known Use: 1921 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'Band Aid' was coined by Earle Dickson, an employee of Johnson & Johnson, who created the first adhesive bandage for his wife who frequently cut herself while cooking.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a brand name for adhesive bandages, 'Band Aid' has now become a generic term for any adhesive bandage used to cover minor cuts and injuries.