ambulance
Americannoun
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a specially equipped motor vehicle, airplane, ship, etc., for carrying sick or injured people, usually to a hospital.
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(formerly) a field hospital.
noun
Etymology
Origin of ambulance
1800–10; < French, equivalent to ( hôpital ) ambul ( ant ) walking (hospital) + -ance -ance. See ambulant
Example Sentences
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The pilot had exited the aircraft before firefighters arrived and was subsequently assessed by the ambulance service, said Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service.
From BBC
The 83-year-old woman was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge by ambulance where she remained in a condition described as serious but stable.
From BBC
The health ministry said ambulances had been dispatched but there was no immediate confirmation of casualties.
From Barron's
Firemen wrapped survivors in emergency blankets while ambulances took the more seriously injured to hospital.
From Barron's
Her parents believe it has helped reduce the severity of frequent seizures which led to many ambulance trips to A&E.
From BBC
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