CEFR A2

band aid

noun

Meaning

A small adhesive strip used to cover minor cuts or scrapes to protect them from dirt and friction.

Examples

He put a band aid on his finger after accidentally cutting it with a kitchen knife.
The child stopped crying as soon as his mother applied a colorful band aid to his scraped elbow.

Synonyms: plaster, adhesive bandage, dressing, bandage

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band aid (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbændˌeɪd

Definition

A small adhesive strip used to cover minor cuts or scrapes to protect them from dirt and friction.

Examples

He put a band aid on his finger after accidentally cutting it with a kitchen knife.
The child stopped crying as soon as his mother applied a colorful band aid to his scraped elbow.
Keep a box of band aids in your first aid kit for emergencies.

Synonyms of band aid

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