noun Uncommon

medics

Medics (noun) means People trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military or in sports. Example: “The medics rushed onto the field the moment the player went down.”

noun

People trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military or in sports.

"The medics rushed onto the field the moment the player went down."

"Two medics treated the wounded soldier before the helicopter arrived."

Informal short form of "medicine" as a school subject or course of study.

"She's in her third year of medics at university."

How to use medics

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPeople who give first aid or emergency treatment, or, informally, the subject of medicine itself.

Common mistake

In everyday British usage "medics" usually means the people (paramedics or doctors-in-training), not the medicine — check context.

Common pairings

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Frequently asked questions

What does “medics” mean?

The word “medics” means people trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military or in sports. In plain terms, people who give first aid or emergency treatment, or, informally, the subject of medicine itself.

How do you use “medics” in a sentence?

Here is “medics” used in a sentence: “The medics rushed onto the field the moment the player went down.”

What part of speech is “medics”?

“Medics” is a noun.

Is “medics” a common word?

“Medics” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “medics” have?

“Medics” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: people trained to give emergency medical care, especially in the military or in sports.