Compress (Noun)
Meaning
A cloth pad or dressing (with or without medication) applied firmly to some part of the body (to relieve discomfort or reduce fever).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse applied a cold compress to the patient's forehead to bring down the fever.
- A warm compress was placed on the injured area to relieve the pain and reduce swelling.
- She used a compress soaked in herbal tea to calm the itching and inflammation on her skin.
- The doctor recommended applying a compress to the affected area for 15 minutes, three times a day.
- After the surgery, a sterile compress was applied to the wound to promote healing and prevent infection.