noun

medevac

MEH-dih-vak

Medevac (noun) means the urgent transport, usually by helicopter or plane, of sick or injured people to hospital care. Example: “The wounded soldier was airlifted out by medevac within minutes of the blast.”

noun

The urgent transport, usually by helicopter or plane, of sick or injured people to hospital care.

"The wounded soldier was airlifted out by medevac within minutes of the blast."

"A medevac helicopter landed in the school field to collect the accident victim."

verb

To move a patient urgently to medical care, typically by air.

"They medevaced the climber off the mountain after his fall."

How to use medevac

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn emergency trip, often by helicopter, that rushes an injured or sick person to hospital.

Common pairings

medevac helicopter medevac flight call for a medevac

Word forms

medevaced past tense, medevacked past tense, medevacs plural, medevacs singular

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Etymology

A blend formed by shortening and joining "medical evacuation."

Synonyms

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medivac medical evacuation

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.