Definition

A vehicle that is specially designed and equipped to collect blood from people who want to donate it.

Example

The bloodmobile parked outside the shopping center to encourage people to donate blood.

Conversation

Did you see the bloodmobile parked at the mall today?

Yeah, I noticed it when I was shopping!

I think it's great that they're collecting donations like that.

Absolutely! It's a good way to help those in need.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bloodmobile is formed from "blood" (from Old English "blōd", meaning the red fluid that circulates in the bodies of humans and animals) and "mobile" (from Latin "mobilis", meaning movable or capable of moving). The word "bloodmobile" refers to a vehicle that is designed to move and collect blood donations.

Memory Tip

Think of a vehicle that is 'movable' ('mobile') and is specifically for collecting 'blood' — that's what a bloodmobile is.

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