first-aid box
nounUK /ˌfɜːstˈeɪd bɒks/
US /ˌfɜːrstˈeɪd bɑːks/
A small box with things to help you when you get a small hurt.
Mom keeps bandages and cream in the first-aid box.
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2. A container kept in a car or workplace holding supplies for treating injuries.
Every car should have a first-aid box in the trunk.
3. A portable case used by hikers and campers for basic medical care.
She packed a first-aid box before the long hike.
4. A small cabinet mounted on a wall in schools or offices for emergency use.
The first-aid box hangs next to the staff room door.