adhesive bandage
nounUK /ədˈhiːsɪv ˈbændɪdʒ/
US /ədˈhiːsɪv ˈbændɪdʒ/
A small sticky strip you put on a cut to keep it clean.
She put an adhesive bandage on her scraped knee.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A small strip with a pad used to cover minor wounds.
He always keeps adhesive bandages in his backpack.
3. A brand-name product often used generically for any small wound covering.
Mom asked me to buy a box of adhesive bandages at the store.
4. A temporary covering that sticks to the skin to protect a sore.
The adhesive bandage stayed on even after he washed his hands.