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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But some state officials say the immigration detentions raise questions about White House priorities at a time when many fire departments have struggled to adequately hire wildland firefighters. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025 The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Current New York City Fire Department Rescue 1 firefighters also lent the bride and groom a firetruck, which transported Marino to her wedding venue. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025 This one plays on a common interest that most kids seem to have: firefighters. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Aug. 2025 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 2 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

firefighter

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

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