fire extinguisher
noun
: a portable or wheeled apparatus for putting out small fires by ejecting extinguishing chemicals
Examples of fire extinguisher in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Test smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and ensure your fire extinguisher is charged and accessible if needed.
—
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
After more than two decades, researchers are on the cusp of having that fire extinguisher.
—NPR, 12 Nov. 2025
Cal Fire also recommends keeping a shovel, a fire extinguisher and extra water on hand in case a fire starts.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
Trash cans were overturned, and multiple fire extinguishers were discharged across the stage, orchestra floor and seats.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fire extinguisher
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
After more than two decades, researchers are on the cusp of having that fire extinguisher.
—NPR, 12 Nov. 2025
Cal Fire also recommends keeping a shovel, a fire extinguisher and extra water on hand in case a fire starts.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
Trash cans were overturned, and multiple fire extinguishers were discharged across the stage, orchestra floor and seats.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fire extinguisher
Cite this Entry
“Fire extinguisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20extinguisher. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share