fire station

noun

: a building housing fire apparatus and usually firefighters

Examples of fire station in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Some of the federal money would go to a separate program allowing cities to incentivize housing by waiving fees developers must pay to build libraries, fire stations and other neighborhood amenities. David Garrick, The Mercury News, 10 Oct. 2024 The SoHo store is in a former fire station dating back to 1854, with offices above the retail space. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 The council approved the purchase ― along with some city funds ― to bring the historical truck home to the city's new fire station set to be dedicated Oct. 5. Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2024 In 2017 and 2018, babies were surrendered in a box at a Michigan City, Indiana, fire station. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for fire station 

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Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fire station was in 1877

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“Fire station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20station. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

fire station

noun
: a building housing fire trucks and usually firefighters

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