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A & E

noun

UK/ˌeɪ ənd ˈiː/
US/ˌeɪ ənd ˈiː/

Definitions of A & E noun

  1. CountableUncountable

    A department in a hospital that provides immediate treatment for patients with severe injuries or illnesses; an abbreviation for Accident and Emergency.

    • He was taken to A&E after falling off a ladder.

    • The A&E was extremely busy due to multiple traffic accidents.

    • The nurse advised me to go to A&E if the pain worsens.