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
1
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
1
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 notesIn 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
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Word forms
- Plural
- medevacs
- Third person singular
- medevacs
- Past tense
- medevaced, medevacked
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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.
