fire truck

noun

: an automotive vehicle equipped with firefighting apparatus

Examples of fire truck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

All were killed while evacuating the Marriott World Trade Center hotel as the North Tower collapsed, burying the building and the fire truck in the destruction. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 July 2026

The congresswoman also observed the first responder vehicles that are regularly called to respond to medical emergencies, including three fire trucks, just during the duration of her visit. — Thomas Kennedy, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Attendees can explore classic sheriff’s vehicles, modern patrol cars and fire trucks. — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2026

High winds and hilly terrain complicated efforts by firefighters, who combated the blazes with fire trucks and bulldozers. — Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fire truck

• thunderstruck
• amok
• amuck
• awestruck
• dumbstruck
• potluck
• roebuck
• unstuck
• woodchuck
• chuck
• cluck
• duck

Kids Definition

fire truck

noun

: an automotive vehicle equipped for fighting fires