Definition

A person who wraps or covers wounds with bandages to help them heal.

Example

The bandager carefully wrapped the injured athlete's ankle.

Conversation

I saw a bandager in the first aid kit today.

Oh really? That's good to have around just in case.

Yeah, you never know when someone might need a bandager for a cut or scrape.

Exactly! It's always better to be prepared.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bandager → It is formed from "bandage" (from Old French *bandage*, meaning a strip of cloth used for binding) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A bandager is a person who applies or uses a bandage.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who uses a 'strip of cloth' ('bandage') to help someone heal — that's what a bandager does.

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