fire alarm
noun
: a device that makes a loud sound to warn people when there is a fire
Someone set off the fire alarm.
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Most significantly, inspectors determined that the fire alarm system was not being monitored and had recorded 14 internal failure signals, including a notification failure.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Although the fire alarm — dubbed a false alarm — went off no less than 30 separate times throughout the first half of the hour-long presentation, roughly 100 attendees paid close attention.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
The fire alarm is ringing loudly at Honda Center.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The fire alarm was triggered shortly after his movements were recorded.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
Although the fire alarm — dubbed a false alarm — went off no less than 30 separate times throughout the first half of the hour-long presentation, roughly 100 attendees paid close attention.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
The fire alarm is ringing loudly at Honda Center.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
The fire alarm was triggered shortly after his movements were recorded.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Fire alarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20alarm. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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