fire truck

noun

: an automotive vehicle equipped with firefighting apparatus

Examples of fire truck in a Sentence

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According to the Hartford Fire Department, the fire truck had responded at a single-vehicle crash. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025 The 20-ton, Pierce fire truck hit a Honda CR-V driven by Jennifer San Nicholas, who had the green light. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025 Fire Chief Sean O’Donnell said the fire trucks and operations could be moved there during the renovation project. Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025 Changing buying habits Aeri Schwartz, a mother who comes to the store with her toddler once every few months, looked at a toy fire truck that cost $20. Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 11 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fire truck

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fire truck was in 1855

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“Fire truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20truck. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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fire truck

noun
: an automotive vehicle equipped for fighting fires

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