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bandage

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Noun — A strip of material wrapped around a wound to protect or support it.

How to use bandage

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

change a bandage bandage a wound

Etymology

Borrowed from French bandage, itself formed from bande ("band, strip").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bandage” mean?

The word “bandage” means a strip of material wrapped around a wound to protect or support it. In plain terms, a protective wrap for an injury, or the act of applying one.

How do you pronounce “bandage”?

“Bandage” is pronounced BAN-dihj (/ˈbæn.dɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bandage” in a sentence?

Here is “bandage” used in a sentence: “The nurse changed the bandage on his knee.”

What part of speech is “bandage”?

Depending on how it is used, “bandage” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “bandage” come from?

The word “bandage” comes from French. Borrowed from French bandage, itself formed from bande ("band, strip").

Is “bandage” a common word?

“Bandage” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

How many meanings does “bandage” have?

“Bandage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a strip of material wrapped around a wound to protect or support it.

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