ambulance

Meanings

• noun

  A vehicle equipped with medical supplies and staff to provide emergency medical assistance.

  - "The ambulance arrived just in time to save the victim's life."
  - "The patient was transported to the hospital in an ambulance."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæm.bjə.ləns/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ambulance
harness , harborance , marquis , paradise , harass

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Variants

List of all variants of ambulance that leads to same result
ambulance , ambulances , ambulance chaser , ambulance chasers , ambulance chasing , by ambulance

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Latin 'ambulare', meaning 'to walk around'. Originally, ambulances were horse-drawn wagons that could be moved around to provide medical care.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of an ambulance was during the Roman Empire, when chariots were used to transport wounded soldiers to the battlefield.

2. In some countries, ambulances are painted with bright colors and flashing lights to make them easily identifiable in emergencies.

3. Ambulances are often stocked with a defibrillator, which can be used to restore a normal heart rhythm in cardiac arrest patients.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ambulance Service: An organization that provides emergency medical transportation and care using ambulances.

2. Paramedic: A healthcare professional who provides emergency medical care in an ambulance or on the scene of an emergency.

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Culture

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The ambulance is a symbol of emergency medical care and is often depicted in literature, art, and media as a lifesaver. In some countries, ambulance services are free of charge, while in others, they may be privately owned.

How to Memorize "ambulance"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, red vehicle with flashing lights and a siren. Visualize medical personnel inside the vehicle, preparing to help an injured person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ambulance' with 'emergency' and 'medical help'. Imagine the sound of a siren and the flashing lights of an ambulance when you hear the word.

3. mnemonics
   

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