Definitions

Band-Aid

[band-eyd] / ˈbændˌeɪd /

ADJECTIVE

improvised

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impromptu makeshift spontaneous

STRONG

ad-lib extemporized

WEAK

autoschediastic extemporaneous extempore fly-by-night hit-or-miss improviso offhand spur-of-the-moment unprepared unrehearsed unstudied

Antonyms

WEAK

designed planned premediated rehearsed

ADJECTIVE

makeshift

Synonyms

STRONG

alternative expedient make-do stopgap substitute temp throwaway

WEAK

hit-or-miss provisional quick-and-dirty slapdash

Antonyms

WEAK

complete finished permanent ready

ADJECTIVE

pro tem

Synonyms

WEAK

acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent interim limited make-do makeshift momentary mortal overnight passing perishable pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile

ADJECTIVE

short-range

Synonyms

STRONGEST

tactical

WEAK

acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent interim limited make-do makeshift momentary mortal overnight passing perishable pro tem pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived short-term slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile

ADJECTIVE

short-term

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim limited momentary

WEAK

acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent make-do makeshift mortal overnight passing perishable pro tem pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived short-range slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

permanent

ADJECTIVE

stopgap

Synonyms

STRONG

emergency expedient impromptu makeshift rough-and-tumble substitute temp temporary throwaway

WEAK

improvised practical provisional rough-and-ready

Antonyms

WEAK

completed finished permanent solved

ADJECTIVE

temporary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brief interim limited makeshift momentary provisional short-lived transitory

STRONG

acting alternate ephemeral fugitive impermanent make-do mortal passing perishable shifting short stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient volatile

WEAK

ad hoc ad interim changeable evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious overnight pro tem pro tempore provisory slapdash unfixed unstable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

enduring lasting lengthy long-lived permanent

STRONG

long unabridged

NOUN

answer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comment explanation feedback interpretation justification key observation rebuttal remark report resolution response result return sign solution statement

STRONG

acknowledgment antiphon close comeback cooler counterclaim crack defense disclosure echo elucidation guff lip plea refutation rejoinder repartee retort riposte topper vindication wisecrack

WEAK

back talk backcap parting shot pay dirt quick fix rhetorical question thank-you note the ticket

Antonyms

STRONGEST

problem question quiet request silence trouble

NOUN

drop in the bucket

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bit trivial amount

STRONG

pittance small amount small change small potatoes small quantity

WEAK

cosmetic measure disappointment drop in the ocean lick and a promise miniscule amount not enough speck spit in the sea too little too late trifle

NOUN

expediency/expedience

Synonyms

WEAK

contrivance design device dodge easy way out gimmick makeshift maneuver means measure method recourse resort scheme shift step stopgap stratagem strategy substitute surrogate tactic trick

Antonyms

WEAK

disadvantage inappropriateness

NOUN

lick and a promise

Synonyms

WEAK

cosmetic measure short measure superficial effort wash

NOUN

patch

Synonyms

STRONG

application mend reinforcement

WEAK

appliqué

NOUN

solution

Synonyms

STRONGEST

explanation quick fix result

STRONG

clarification elucidation explication key solving unfolding

WEAK

pay dirt the ticket unraveling unravelment

Antonyms

WEAK

chemical doubt element problem quandary question trouble

NOUN

stopgap

Synonyms

STRONG

expediency expedient improvisation makeshift recourse refuge resort resource shift substitute

WEAK

pis aller temporary expedient

Antonyms

STRONG

permanent

WEAK

permanency solution

Example Sentences

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That said, a cap would likely be a temporary Band-Aid for affordability concerns.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

“It’s a little bit more of a Band-Aid probably than any of us would really like to admit, but it still feels like something that’s really worthwhile,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

Consumer goods giant Kimberly-Clark Corp. announced Monday a deal to buy Kenvue Inc., ending months of speculation about the future of the embattled maker of Tylenol, Band-Aid, and Listerine.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 3, 2025

You got to rip the Band-Aid off and have these conversations.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

On day two, I switched over from having my entire forearm wrapped in white gauze to what’s basically a giant Band-Aid.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

Band-Aid

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