Band-Aid

[ band-eyd ]

Trademark.

1. a brand of adhesive bandage with a gauze pad in the center, used to cover minor abrasions and cuts.

noun

1. (often lowercase) Informal. a makeshift, limited, or temporary aid or solution that does not satisfy the basic or long-range need:

   The proposed reform isn't thorough enough to be more than just a band-aid.

adjective

1. (often lowercase) Informal. serving as a makeshift, limited, or temporary aid or solution:

   band-aid measures to solve a complex problem.

Band-Aid

/ ˈbændˌeɪd /

noun

1. a gauze surgical dressing backed by adhesive tape
2. informal.
   sometimes not capitals somethinɡ that provides a temporary solution to a problem

Word History and Origins

Origin of Band-Aid¹

1965–70 Band-Aid fordefs 2, 3

Example Sentences

She recalls one member, who has since died, who would regularly poll the group about which Band-Aid should cover their cannula tube.

From Slate

The lawsuit says Leonard was “given biologics to band-aid the problem” instead of allowing the player the necessary time to heal.

From Los Angeles Times

But experts say the mayor’s vision of cheap, outsourced child care is little more than a Band-Aid fix for a problem with far deeper roots.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s progress, says Patton, but it’s just a Band-Aid.

From Slate

The products included everything from pet food, Band-Aid plasters and mouthwash, to Australian favourites like Arnott's Tim Tam biscuits, Bega Cheese and Kellogg's cereal.

From BBC

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