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fire station

noun

: a building housing fire apparatus and usually firefighters

Examples of fire station in a Sentence

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As snow begins to fall, crews will focus on prioritizing and clearing one-way roads, bridge overpasses, thoroughfares and streets abutting hospitals and fire stations. Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 28 Nov. 2025 Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or a fire station driveway. Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025 The latest plan, updated from the draft this summer, includes a consideration for a new fire station in the College Area. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2025 Leawood residents could see the old City Hall building demolished and the fire station transformed into a community center for a project that’s been part of a larger push to improve pedestrian access in the community. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fire station

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 30 Nov. 2025.

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fire station

noun
: a building housing fire trucks and usually firefighters

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