firefighter

noun

fire·​fight·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌfī-tər How to pronounce firefighter (audio)
: a person who fights fires : fireman sense 2
firefighting noun

Examples of firefighter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In the past, Sundquist has dressed up as a firefighter sliding down a pole, Tigger from Winnie the Pooh, the leg lamp from A Christmas Story, the Pixar lamp and more. Abigail Adams, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024 That includes correction officers, police, firefighters and security guards. Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024 Overnight staff were asleep at the site, the shelter said on social media, but no injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters, according to the fire department. Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024 Inspired by a true story, The Light Fantastic follows Jason (Irvine), a thirty-something gay firefighter who dreams of becoming a professional ballroom dancer. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for firefighter 

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Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of firefighter was in 1839

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“Firefighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firefighter. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

firefighter

noun
: a member of a company organized to fight fires
firefighting noun

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