fire hydrant
noun
: a pipe usually in the street that provides water especially for putting out fires
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Longtime fans may recall that on Thanksgiving Night 2009, Woods’ Cadillac Escalade collided with a fire hydrant, tree and several bushes near his Central Florida home, and he was ticketed with careless driving.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
But as fans keep a close eye on the college basketball action, the New York City Fire Department shared a reminder about fire hydrant protocol and safety amid the excitement.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
There were cars parked on both sides, except for a small stretch in front where a red fire hydrant stood.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
There will be 5 new fire hydrants installed, and 33,871 square feet of roadway will be restored .
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
But as fans keep a close eye on the college basketball action, the New York City Fire Department shared a reminder about fire hydrant protocol and safety amid the excitement.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
There were cars parked on both sides, except for a small stretch in front where a red fire hydrant stood.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
There will be 5 new fire hydrants installed, and 33,871 square feet of roadway will be restored .
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fire hydrant
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“Fire hydrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20hydrant. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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