fire alarm

noun

: a device that makes a loud sound to warn people when there is a fire

Someone set off the fire alarm.

Examples of fire alarm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Lake Central Schools said Wednesday that the lights were working in most buildings, but some fire alarm and air conditioning systems were on the fritz. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Officials confirmed that the building’s smoke alarms were present and activated, though the structure was not equipped with a fire alarm or sprinkler system. — Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026

Firefighters arrived to find Panasonic workers already outside after a fire alarm sounded, the district said. — Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Upgrades are planned for mechanical, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, and fire alarm systems, plans show. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

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Kids Definition

fire alarm

noun

: an alarm sounded to signal the outbreak of a fire

also : a device for sounding such an alarm