B1nounhealthtransport
US/ˈæm.bjə.ləns/
UK/ˈæm.bjə.ləns/
a vehicle that takes sick or injured people to a hospital quickly
In context
Someone called an ambulance as soon as the cyclist fell.
The ambulance arrived within five minutes and took her to the hospital.
Ambulance drivers need special training in first aid.
Words that go with ambulance
verb + noun
- call an ambulanceCall an ambulance if he stops breathing.
noun + noun
- ambulance driverThe ambulance driver stayed calm during the emergency.
- ambulance serviceThe local ambulance service is short of staff.
- ambulance crewThe ambulance crew treated the injured man at the scene.
adjective + preposition
- by ambulanceHe was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
verb + preposition
- wait for an ambulanceWe had to wait for an ambulance for twenty minutes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
ambulance carCorrect: ambulance