Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambulance
noun
/ˈæmbjʊləns/
Definition
A vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital.
Examples
- After the accident, the ambulance arrived quickly to take the injured person to the hospital.
- The ambulance was equipped with advanced medical equipment to assist the paramedics.
- She heard the sirens of the ambulance approaching as she waited for help.
Meaning
An ambulance is a special vehicle designed to transport individuals who require medical care, typically those who are ill or injured.
Synonyms
- Paramedic vehicle
- Rescue vehicle
- Emergency vehicle