Adhesive bandage

/ɐdhˈiːsɪv bˈandɪdʒ/

/ɐdhˈiːsɪv bˈændɪdʒ/

Adhesive bandage

bandage consisting of a medical dressing of plain absorbent gauze held in place by a plastic or fabric tape coated with adhesive

Examples

1. They placed adhesive bandages on their upper arms, hands, and ankles, then removed them quickly and slowly by turns.

2. Everyone has their opinions when it comes to taking off an adhesive bandage.

3. Researchers say the hydrogel could do much more than a simple adhesive bandage.