firehouse

noun

fire·​house ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce firehouse (audio)

Examples of firehouse in a Sentence

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Driving south from Bakersville into Asheville, nearly every church, grocery store, gas station, firehouse, and strip mall parking lot had been converted to some sort of supply distribution point or relief hub. Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024 On Monday's episode of the Fox first responder drama, EMT Nancy (Brianna Baker) gets tested for breast cancer after her boss, Tommy (Gina Torres), notices a lump in a nude photo Nancy accidentally sent to the whole firehouse. Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Newman was also a full-time firefighter and maintained his schedule at the firehouse while filming the show. Becca Longmire, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Which firehouse will reopen will be up to Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski, Kovac said. David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for firehouse 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of firehouse was in 1869

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“Firehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firehouse. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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firehouse

noun
fire·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce firehouse (audio)
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