firefighter

noun

fire·​fight·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌfī-tər How to pronounce firefighter (audio)
: a person who fights fires : fireman sense 2
firefighting noun

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That is, the group enables Hamas to be both arsonist and firefighter, enhancing its control and reach into the lives of average, everyday Palestinians in Gaza. Sean Durns, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025 The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025 But a nurse, teacher, or firefighter who made the exact same income and was similarly situated economically in every other way would have a federal income tax bill of $9,060 – more than twice as much. Ben Ritz, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025 Maislin hired a private investigator to find out who had hit the young firefighter. Otto Rabe, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for firefighter

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of firefighter was in 1839

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“Firefighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firefighter. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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firefighter

noun
: a member of a company organized to fight fires
firefighting noun

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