firehouse

noun

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

Examples of firehouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web After several personal and company belongings were stolen from San Jose Fire Station 8 last Saturday night, the firehouse will look to increase security, fire officials said. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2024 Elk Grove is preparing to welcome a new firehouse to the suburban region south of Sacramento next week. Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 27 Mar. 2024 The sequel picks up with now 15-year-old Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and 18-year-old Trevor (Finn Wolfhard) and their family living in the famous firehouse in New York City that was once home to the original Ghostbusters. Kristina Behr, Parents, 21 Mar. 2024 Some of which, such as the beloved Slimer, are still living in the firehouse. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2024 Firehawk Brewpub Location: 309 North Main Street, Mount Holly Firehawk Brewpub, a classic Southern barbecue and beer restaurant, opened in May in a historic Mount Holly firehouse. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Feb. 2024 Firefighters at the firehouse across the street ducked for cover and witnessed part of the shooting. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2024 Firefighters spend a third of their lives in the firehouse and often cook meals for one another. Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 22 Mar. 2024 Callie, Trevor and Phoebe, all descendants of original Ghostbuster Egon Spengler, resurrect the Manhattan firehouse with Rudd’s Gary Grooberson to launch ghostbusting into the 21st century. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 22 Mar. 2024

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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 28 Apr. 2024.

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firehouse

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