adhesive bandage

noun

Meaning

A small strip of fabric or plastic with a central absorbent pad and a sticky backing, used to cover minor wounds.

Examples

She carefully peeled the paper off the adhesive bandage before placing it over the scrape on her knee.
Keep a supply of adhesive bandages in your first-aid kit for unexpected emergencies.

Synonyms: plaster, Band-Aid, dressing

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adhesive bandage

noun

Pronunciation: /ədˈhiːsɪv ˈbændɪdʒ/

Definition

A small strip of fabric or plastic with a central absorbent pad and a sticky backing, used to cover minor wounds.

Examples

She carefully peeled the paper off the adhesive bandage before placing it over the scrape on her knee.
Keep a supply of adhesive bandages in your first-aid kit for unexpected emergencies.
The child felt much better once the colorful adhesive bandage was applied to his thumb.

Synonyms of adhesive bandage

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