A band-aid.
Plaster
Example Sentences
"That's a proper Plaster, that is."
"I've never seen such a Plaster in all my life."
Etymology & History
British term for adhesive bandage, from 'plaster' (adhesive medical dressing used since medieval times). Americans use 'Band-Aid' (20th century brand name that became generic). British retained traditional term. Shows different paths to generic terms.
Word Details
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Region
General British
๐
Era
Modern
โ
Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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