ambulance

Definition

  • noun: a vehicle used for taking hurt or sick people to the hospital especially in emergencies
  • noun: a vehicle equipped for transporting the injured or sick

Examples

  • ('disapproving') She had a reputation for being an 'ambulance chaser'. [=a lawyer who gets clients by convincing accident victims that they should file a lawsuit about the accident]

  • She was taken 'by ambulance' [=in an ambulance] to the hospital.

  • They called (for) an 'ambulance'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) He used to work for Seth part-time. Can you think of a reason why Dr. Elliot's car would be full of blood? No. No. It's not like he ran an animal ambulance or something. You ever ride in his car, Mr. Timmons? No. Never. Why? When it's bagged like that, it means it's evidence, Dad. (..)
    2008 TvShow: Bones Title: The Finger in the Nest Season: 4 Episode 3