Cool MateMeaning of Ambulance
a vehicle with special equipment, used for taking sick or injured people to a hospital
In simple words: A vehicle that takes sick or injured people to the hospital.
Ambulance in a sentence
- **Call an ambulance**!
- the **ambulance service**
- The **ambulance crew** rushed her to the hospital.
- An ambulance was sent to the scene of the accident.
- Don't worry—the ambulance is on its way.
- He was put into an ambulance and taken away.
- He went in the ambulance with his father.
How to use Ambulance
Use 'ambulance' when referring to the emergency vehicle. It is appropriate in medical contexts but not in casual conversations unless discussing emergencies.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'amble' — imagine someone walking slowly, and an 'ambulance' quickly driving to help them.
Related words
Collocations with Ambulance
Synonyms for Ambulance
- emergency vehicle
- medic van
- patient transport
Common mistakes with Ambulance
- Confused with 'ambulant', which means able to walk.
- 'Ambulance' mispronounced, often omitting the second syllable.
- Using 'ambulance' instead of 'paramedic' when referring to the medical personnel.
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Frequently asked questions about Ambulance
What does Ambulance mean?
A vehicle that takes sick or injured people to the hospital.
What is the definition of Ambulance?
a vehicle with special equipment, used for taking sick or injured people to a hospital
How do you use Ambulance in a sentence?
**Call an ambulance**!
Can you give another example of Ambulance?
the **ambulance service**
What are synonyms for Ambulance?
Common alternatives include emergency vehicle, medic van, patient transport.
What is the opposite of Ambulance?
Opposite meanings include private vehicle, taxi, car.
What words go with Ambulance?
It commonly pairs with air, field, land, call (for), get, phone (for), be on its way, arrive, come, service, crew, personnel, by ambulance, in an/the ambulance.
What are common mistakes when using Ambulance?
Confused with 'ambulant', which means able to walk. 'Ambulance' mispronounced, often omitting the second syllable. Using 'ambulance' instead of 'paramedic' when referring to the medical personnel.
How do you pronounce Ambulance?
US: /["/ˈæmbjələns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈæmbjələns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ambulance?
Use 'ambulance' when referring to the emergency vehicle. It is appropriate in medical contexts but not in casual conversations unless discussing emergencies.
What CEFR level is Ambulance?
"Ambulance" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.