noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

paramedic

pa-ruh-MEH-dihk

Paramedic (noun) means a medically trained professional who provides emergency care outside a hospital, often responding to 911/999 calls. Example: “The paramedics arrived within minutes and stabilized the patient.”

noun

A medically trained professional who provides emergency care outside a hospital, often responding to 911/999 calls.

"The paramedics arrived within minutes and stabilized the patient."

How to Use Paramedic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn emergency medical worker who treats patients at the scene and during transport to hospital.

Common pairings

call the paramedics paramedic crew

Word Forms

paramedics plural

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Etymology

From para- + medic.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for paramedic

medic comedic orthopedic orthopaedic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “paramedic” mean?

The word “paramedic” means a medically trained professional who provides emergency care outside a hospital, often responding to 911/999 calls. In plain terms, an emergency medical worker who treats patients at the scene and during transport to hospital.

How do you pronounce “paramedic”?

“Paramedic” is pronounced pa-ruh-MEH-dihk (/ˌpæɹəˈmɛdɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “paramedic” in a sentence?

Here is “paramedic” used in a sentence: “The paramedics arrived within minutes and stabilized the patient.”

What part of speech is “paramedic”?

“Paramedic” is a noun.

Is “paramedic” a common word?

“Paramedic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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