Band-Aid

Definition

A trademarked adhesive bandage used to cover minor cuts, scrapes, and wounds. The term is often used generically to refer to any similar bandage, or metaphorically to describe a quick, temporary fix for a larger problem.

Example Usage

I put a Band-Aid on my finger after I cut it chopping vegetables.

Origin

Trademarked by Johnson & Johnson in 1921; the name combines 'bandage' with the parent company's name.

Fun Fact

Band-Aid is a genericized trademark—many people use it to describe any adhesive bandage, similar to how 'Kleenex' is used for tissues.

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