Dictionary plasterWound dressing

noun

plaster

An adhesive dressing for a small wound.

The British nurse places a plaster over the small cut.

Etymology

plasterLatinmedicinal dressing

The Latin source names a preparation spread on a dressing and applied to the body. The modern adhesive dressing preserves that medical application.

More examples

She bought a packet of plasters.
A loose plaster peeled from his finger.
The travel guide uses plaster where Americans often say bandage.

Forms

plaster · plasters

Similar words

bandage: Bandage is the ordinary American category term.
dressing: Dressing can be larger or nonadhesive.