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

Examples of firefighter in a Sentence

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Vol firefighter, repeatedly engaged state and federal agencies through formal filings, whistleblower disclosures, and public advocacy. Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 The county is considering a proposal that would remove supervisors’ final decision-making power in contract disputes involving sheriff’s deputies and firefighters. Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026 Nine people were injured in the crash, four of whom were taken to the hospital, according to firefighters. Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2026 The occupants — two adults, two children and a dog — were able to exit before firefighters arrived, Anaszewicz said. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 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 16 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

firefighter

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

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