firehouse

noun

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

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The brewery is best known for its Juicy Banger IPA and its cozy taproom located in a converted firehouse. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 5 June 2025 After being on opposite sides of Syria's war, former regime firefighters and members of the White Helmets in a Damascus firehouse are learning to trust each other and work side-by-side. Lauren Frayer, NPR, 3 June 2025 While structural firefighters typically wait in the firehouse before responding to calls and alarms, wildland firefighters spend much of their time in camps, close to where the wildfires may be. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025 Chimney’s fellow first responders stare in silent shock as Athena loudly berates him in the firehouse for interfering in the process, dressing him down with the same booming resonance she’s used on countless criminals. Andy Swift, TVLine, 1 May 2025 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 13 Jun. 2025.

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firehouse

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