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

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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025 While Trump suffered a wound when one bullet grazed his ear, others were injured and volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore died as a result of the shooting. Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 July 2025 The suspension comes a month after The Enquirer disclosed survey results that found discontent among firefighters. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 13 July 2025 Minutes later, all firefighters had been ordered out of the blazing building as well, the department said. Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for firefighter

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 17 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

firefighter

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

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