ambulance
word
/ˈæmbjəɫəns/
AM-byuh-luhns
/ˈæmbjʊləns/
AM-byuu-luhns
Definition
A vehicle that takes sick or injured people to the hospital and provides urgent medical care on the way.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to an emergency medical vehicle. Common phrases: 'call an ambulance', 'an ambulance arrived', 'ambulance siren'. In many places, you call emergency services rather than the ambulance directly.
Spanish: ambulanciaPortuguese (BR): ambulânciaPortuguese (PT): ambulânciaChinese (Simplified): 救护车Chinese (Traditional): 救護車Hindi: एम्बुलेंसArabic: سيارة إسعافBengali: অ্যাম্বুলেন্সRussian: скорая помощьJapanese: 救急車Vietnamese: xe cứu thươngKorean: 구급차Turkish: ambulansUrdu: ایمبولینسIndonesian: ambulans
Example Sentences
We called an ambulance after he fell.
basic
The ambulance arrived in ten minutes.
basic
She was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
basic
If his fever gets worse, we should call an ambulance.
natural
I heard the ambulance siren all night.
natural
No, don't drive him yourself—wait for the ambulance.
natural