Band-Aid
UK: ˈbænd eɪd | US: ˈbænd eɪd
n. a small adhesive bandage used to cover minor wounds
n. (figurative) a temporary or superficial solution to a problem
The word "Band-Aid" is a trademarked brand name (by Johnson & Johnson) that became genericized. It combines "band" (referring to the adhesive strip) and "aid" (indicating its purpose to assist in healing). The term reflects the product's function as a quick, accessible solution for minor injuries. Over time, it also acquired a metaphorical meaning for temporary fixes in broader contexts.
She put a Band-Aid on her scraped knee.
The new policy is just a Band-Aid for the deeper economic issues.
Always keep Band-Aids in your first-aid kit.
His apology felt like a Band-Aid over years of neglect.
The mechanic used duct tape as a Band-Aid until the proper part arrived.