firehouse

noun

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

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Ted Karras, the Cincinnati Bengals' center known for anchoring the offensive line, is taking his commitment to the community from the field to the firehouse through his foundation's recent partnership with the Cincinnati Fire Department. Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 10 Aug. 2025 In the firehouse, that kind of consistency mattered. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2025 With the White Helmets now in charge of the firehouse, NPR asks them about Khdeir's status. Lauren Frayer, NPR, 10 July 2025 While the firehouse got a new siren, Morales found a Missouri company that was willing to refurbish the old one at a low cost so it could be moved to a central location in Comfort Park where it was connected to a U.S. Geological Survey sensor at Cypress Creek. Claudia Lauer, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 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 27 Aug. 2025.

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firehouse

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