bandaid
|band-aid|
/ˈbænd.eɪd/
temporary patch
Etymology
'bandaid' originates from English, specifically the brand name 'Band-Aid', a compound of 'band' and 'aid' (literally meaning a band to help or protect).
'Band-Aid' was introduced as a trademarked product name (Johnson & Johnson) in the early 20th century; over time the brand name became generalized into common English as 'bandaid' to mean any adhesive bandage and then extended metaphorically to mean a temporary fix.
Initially, it meant 'a specific brand of adhesive bandage', but over time it evolved into 'any adhesive bandage' and additionally into a metaphorical meaning of 'a temporary or superficial solution'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small adhesive bandage used to cover and protect minor cuts and scrapes (originally a brand name).
She put a bandaid on the cut.
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Noun 2
(informal, figurative) A temporary or superficial remedy that does not address the underlying problem; a stopgap measure.
That's just a bandaid for the real problem.
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Verb 1
to apply an adhesive bandage to a wound (literal).
He bandaid the small cut on his finger.
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Verb 2
(figurative) To give a temporary or partial solution to a problem rather than solving it properly.
Management bandaid the system instead of fixing the underlying issues.
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