fire engine

noun

: a usually mobile apparatus for directing an extinguishing agent upon fires

especially : fire truck

Examples of fire engine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Garage doesn’t own the trucks, and there’s no lot full of fire engines waiting for buyers. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Supporters say the measure could allow the department to hire at least 1,000 additional firefighters and paramedics while purchasing fire engines, ambulances and other equipment, upgrading stations and improving wildfire preparedness. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

The attack briefly caused chaos in the area where dozens of fire engines and ambulances gathered to provide first aid. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Max Martens has documented a similar incident when a fire engine was stuck on the narrow road in front of his home filled with cars. — Amy Corral, CBS News, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

fire engine

noun

: fire truck