Definition

Noun: A first-aid kit is a collection of basic medical supplies and equipment, such as bandages, antiseptics, and medicines, assembled for the purpose of providing immediate, initial care for injuries or sudden illnesses before professional medical help arrives.

Usage

A first-aid kit is a portable container kept in homes, vehicles, workplaces, and during recreational activities to manage minor injuries. It is used for administering first aid.

Examples

• Noun:
  • Every car should have a well-stocked first-aid kit in the trunk.
  • The hiker used antiseptic wipes from his first-aid kit to clean the cut.
  • The school nurse checked the contents of the classroom's first-aid kit.

Advanced Usage

• "to stock/replenish a first-aid kit": To fill or refill a first-aid kit with necessary supplies.
  • It is important to regularly replenish the first-aid kit after items are used.
• "a comprehensive/well-equipped first-aid kit": A kit that contains a wide range of supplies for various potential emergencies.
  • For the camping trip, they packed a comprehensive first-aid kit.

Variants and Related Words

• First aid (noun): The immediate and basic care given to a sick or injured person.
  • Knowing first aid can save a life.
• First-aid box (noun): A synonym for first-aid kit, often implying a specific box-like container.
  • The first-aid box is mounted on the wall.

Synonyms

• Medical kit: A general term for a kit containing medical supplies.
• Emergency kit: A broader term that may include first-aid supplies along with other emergency items like food and water.

Related Phrases

• First-aid manual/guide: A booklet with instructions on how to administer first aid.
  • The first-aid manual explains how to treat a burn.
• First-aid station/post: A designated location, often at a public event or workplace, where first aid can be administered.
  • If you feel dizzy, please report to the first-aid station.

Noun

1. kit consisting of a set of bandages and medicines for giving first aid