bandage

[ ban-dij ]

noun

1. a strip of cloth or other material used to bind up a wound, sore, sprain, etc.

   Synonyms: compass, binding, dressing

2. anything used as a band or ligature.

verb (used with object)

, band·aged, band·ag·ing.

1. to bind or cover with a bandage:

   to bandage the ankles of a football player to prevent sprains.

verb (used without object)

, band·aged, band·ag·ing.

1. to put a bandage on a wound, sprain, etc.:

   Apply some iodine before you bandage.

bandage

/ ˈbændɪdʒ /

noun

1. a piece of material used to dress a wound, bind a broken limb, etc
2. a strip of any soft material used for binding, etc

verb

1. to cover or bind with a bandage

Other Words From

• bandag·er noun
• re·bandage verb (used with object) rebandaged rebandaging
• un·bandage verb (used with object) unbandaged unbandaging
• well-bandaged adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandage¹

From Middle French, dating back to 1590–1600; band ², -age

Word History and Origins

Origin of bandage¹

C16: from French, from band strip, band ²

Example Sentences

At the Republican National Convention days later, Trump was hailed as a martyr, with attendees wearing bandages over their ears in solidarity with him.

From Los Angeles Times

He spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin - sporting a bandaged ear after surviving the first of two assassination attempts during the campaign.

From BBC

For this investigation they include war medals and bandages.

From BBC

Her head and arms are encased in bandages.

From BBC

He shows us a picture of his son who lies in intensive care in the hospital, his face bandaged and bloody.

From BBC

Related Words

• swathe
• truss