Pronunciation: /ˈbændɪdʒ/

Definitions of bandage

noun a strip of material used to cover and protect a wound

Example Sentences

A1 She put a bandage on her cut finger.

A2 The first aid kit contained bandages for minor injuries.

B1 He wrapped the bandage tightly around his sprained ankle.

B2 The nurse applied a sterile bandage to the wound.

C1 The athlete needed a compression bandage to support his injured knee.

C2 The doctor carefully removed the old bandage and replaced it with a fresh one.

verb to cover or wrap with a bandage

Example Sentences

A1 She bandaged her finger after cutting it.

A2 The first aid kit includes bandages for minor injuries.

B1 He bandaged the wound carefully to prevent infection.

B2 The nurse bandaged the patient's sprained ankle before sending them home.

C1 The paramedic quickly bandaged the deep cut to stop the bleeding.

C2 The experienced hiker knew how to bandage a snake bite while waiting for help to arrive.

Examples of bandage in a Sentence

formal The nurse applied a sterile bandage to the wound.

informal I wrapped a bandage around my finger after I cut it.

slang I slapped a bandage on my knee after I fell skateboarding.

figurative Time is the bandage that heals all wounds.

Grammatical Forms of bandage

past tense

bandaged

plural

bandages

comparative

more bandaged

superlative

most bandaged

present tense

bandage

future tense

will bandage

perfect tense

have bandaged

continuous tense

is bandaging

singular

bandage

positive degree

bandage

infinitive

to bandage

gerund

bandaging

participle

bandaging

Origin and Evolution of bandage

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'bandage' originated from the Old French word 'bander', which means to bind or tie.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bandage' has retained its original meaning of a strip of material used to bind or cover a wound, but has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any material used for wrapping or supporting an injured part of the body.