The ambulance
Example: Ambulance transports patients quickly to hospital during emergencies
Definition
"The ambulance" is a specially equipped vehicle designed to transport sick or injured people to hospitals quickly, especially during emergencies. It often contains medical equipment and trained personnel to provide immediate care while en route to medical facilities.
Etymology
The word "ambulance" originates from the Latin verb 'ambulare,' meaning 'to walk or move about.' It was first used in the context of mobile medical units during wars in the late 15th century. Did you know? Early ambulances were literally moving or walking hospitals, hence the name!
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"The ambulance" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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