ambulance
/ˈæmbjələns/
noun
A vehicle that takes sick people to the hospital
“The ambulance rushed to help the hurt man.”
אמבולנס
Ambulance is a noun in the transport & vehicles category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A vehicle that takes sick people to the hospital" In Hebrew, ambulance translates to אמבולנס.
Example Sentences
- The ambulance raced through the city with its sirens blaring.
- The paramedics jumped out of the ambulance and helped the injured man.
- When you hear an ambulance coming, cars must pull over to let it pass.
Did You Know? The first ambulances were horse-drawn carriages used on battlefields in the early 1800s by a French military doctor. The word "ambulance" comes from the Latin word "ambulare" meaning "to walk." Modern ambulances are like mini hospitals on wheels, carrying equipment to help save lives on the way to the hospital.
Common Word Combinations
ambulance sirenair ambulanceambulance crewemergency ambulance
Related Words
paramedicemergencyrescuefiretruck
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