band-aid
|band/aid|
B2
/ˈbændˌeɪd/
temporary fix
Etymology
Etymology Information
'band-aid' originates from the trademark name 'Band-Aid,' a brand of adhesive bandages.
Historical Evolution
'Band-Aid' was introduced by Johnson & Johnson in 1920 as a brand name for their adhesive bandages.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the brand's product, but over time it evolved into a generic term for adhesive bandages.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small adhesive bandage with a gauze pad in the center, used for covering minor wounds.
She put a band-aid on her cut to stop the bleeding.
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Adjective 1
temporary or makeshift solution to a problem.
The new policy is just a band-aid solution to a much larger issue.
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