firehouse

noun

fire·​house ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s 

: fire station

Examples of firehouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It was meant to have a joint firehouse there, where both could work toward making the city safe. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026

Cary introduced her to Fire Chief Niko King and others in the department, gave her a tour of the firehouse and told her about the project to restore the engine. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 May 2026

The Fire Department’s annual report for 1878 noted that sliding poles were installed in firehouses across the city. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

Smullen, who represents parts of the district in the state Assembly, is running a traditional campaign, chatting up voters at volunteer firehouses and community events. — Michael Hill, Fortune, 12 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firehouse

• boardinghouse
• charterhouse
• clearinghouse
• coffeehouse
• customhouse
• meetinghouse
• motherhouse
• packinghouse
• pilothouse
• powerhouse
• slaughterhouse
• summerhouse

Kids Definition

firehouse

noun

fire·​house -ˌhau̇s 

: fire station