firebreak

noun

fire·​break ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌbrāk 

: a barrier of cleared or plowed land intended to check a forest or grass fire

Examples of firebreak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Consider utility needs like creating a firebreak, the possibility of changing plants or even the shape of the bed in the future (gravel is much harder to remove and plant through), and accessibility. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2026

Invest in brush clearance, firebreaks, water access and grid resilience in high-risk areas. —Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 May 2026

Supporters say not only do the dams built by beavers help regulate the state's water supply, but the wetlands created by them also act as natural firebreaks, provide refuge for other wildlife during fires, and reduce downstream pollution after fires. —Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026

Thanks to environmental laws and regulations, mindlessly enforced despite obvious fire danger, plants and air quality now take priority over firebreaks and fuel reduction. —Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 19 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firebreak

• overtake
• rattlesnake
• shiitake
• undertake
• wapentake
• ache
• ake
• bake
• brake
• break
• cake
• craik

Kids Definition

firebreak

noun

fire·​break -ˌbrāk 

: a barrier of cleared or plowed land intended to stop the spread of a forest or grass fire