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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Sunday’s shooting likely marked the time a firefighter in Idaho was killed deliberately in the line of duty. Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025 The firefighter victims in the attack were identified at the news conference. Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025 In the weeks leading up to Independence Day, the town puts on free outdoor concerts at Independence Park, Orange Crate Derby races, a firefighters’ muster and a Fourth of July Ball. Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 The discovery came after around 300 law enforcement officers rushed to assist firefighters, who were under threat from the gunman. Latoya Gayle, People.com, 30 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

firefighter

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

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