medevac
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for medevac, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The urgent transport, usually by helicopter or plane, of sick or injured people to hospital care.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use medevac
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
A blend formed by shortening and joining "medical evacuation."
Full origin of medevac →Frequently asked questions
What does “medevac” mean?
The word “medevac” means the urgent transport, usually by helicopter or plane, of sick or injured people to hospital care. In plain terms, an emergency trip, often by helicopter, that rushes an injured or sick person to hospital.
How do you pronounce “medevac”?
“Medevac” is pronounced MEH-dih-vak (/ˈmɛdɪvæk/ in IPA).
How do you use “medevac” in a sentence?
Here is “medevac” used in a sentence: “The wounded soldier was airlifted out by medevac within minutes of the blast.”
What part of speech is “medevac”?
Depending on how it is used, “medevac” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “medevac” have?
“Medevac” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the urgent transport, usually by helicopter or plane, of sick or injured people to hospital care.