aid station

noun

A temporary facility, such as a tent, set up to provide supplies to participants in endurance events, or first aid and provisions during disasters, military operations, etc.

Meanings

nounaid station (plural aid stations)

plural aid stations

  1. A temporary facility, such as a tent, set up to provide supplies to participants in endurance events, or first aid and provisions during disasters, military operations, etc.

Synonyms & antonyms

noun(military) a station located near a combat area for giving first aid to the wounded

Broader
first-aid station

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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MLA

“aid station.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aid%20station. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “aid station,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/aid%20station.

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