Speakers of American English usually refer to the little sticky pads used to cover small wounds as “Band-Aids.” However, the Johnson & Johnson Company, which sells Band-Aids, trademarked this word, which means that they own the rights to use it, and it cannot be used by other companies as a name for their products.
What is that saying about a Band-Aid?
A quick and usually ineffective solution to a problem that only addresses the symptom and not the root cause.
Why do we say Band-Aid?
They realised others might find this useful, so Earle took the idea to his boss, James Johnson. In 1921, the company started selling an 18-inch roll of bandage with an absorbent centre and sticky edges, calling it Band-Aid.2 Jan 2018
What does a Band-Aid for the problem mean?
adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If you refer to a Band-Aid solution to a problem, you mean that you disapprove of it because you think that it will only be effective for a short period. [mainly US, disapproval]
Which is correct Band-Aid or bandage?
A band is called a bandage when it is placed on the patient's leg and, therefore, its properties are different. A band may be more or less elastic, while a bandage may have more or less rigidity.17 Jan 2019
Who was in the 1975 Band-Aid commercial?
You will see both Terri Garr and John Travolta in this commercial. Teri Garr at the 5 second mark.13 Jan 2020
Who sings in Band-Aid Do They Know It's Christmas?
Band Aid
Who sang in the 2014 Band-Aid song?
The Band Aid 30 musicians including Seal, Roger Taylor, Ed Sheeran, Jessie Ware, Ellie Goulding, Bastille singer Dan Smith, Olly Murs, Sam Smith, Elbow's Guy Garvey and Karl Hyde of Underworld are following in the footsteps of dozens of African artists who have been using music to raise awareness of Ebola.15 Nov 2014