Synonyms for
Ambulance
Definition
A vehicle equipped for taking injured or sick people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- call an ambulance
- ambulance service
- ambulance driver
- ambulance siren
- ambulance crew
- ambulance bay
- ambulance chaser
Word family
noun ambulance
verb ambulancing
Usage note
While 'ambulance' is the standard term, 'ambu' is a common informal abbreviation. It refers specifically to the vehicle, not the medical personnel or service itself.
Example sentences
- The ambulance took the injured person to the hospital.
- When you call 911, an ambulance will come to help you.
- The ambulance drivers are trained to help people in emergencies.
- My cousin works as a paramedic in an ambulance.
- The ambulance siren is very loud and can be heard from far away.
Quotes
The ambulance is a modern miracle.
The ambulance is a symbol of hope in times of crisis.
The ambulance is a lifesaver.