Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rescue-party

noun

/ˈrɛskjuː ˈpɑːrti/

Definition

A group of people organized to save someone or something from danger.

Examples

After the hikers failed to return, a rescue party was dispatched to search the mountain.
The rescue party worked tirelessly throughout the night to find the missing climbers.
Volunteers joined the rescue party to help locate the lost child in the woods.

Meaning

A rescue party is typically formed in emergency situations. Their purpose is to locate and provide aid to individuals who are lost, injured, or in distress.