firefighter

noun

fire·​fight·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌfī-tər 

: a person who fights fires : fireman sense 2

firefighting

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌfī-tiŋ 

noun

Examples of firefighter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two kids inside a Detroit home during a fire late Saturday morning were evacuated from the residence by firefighters, according to the city's fire department. — CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Officials said firefighters helped safely evacuate all passengers from the train. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2026

She was rescued by the Riverside County firefighters and walked away without injuries. — Iris Kwok follow nov. 6, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Continue reading … COURT OF CONSCIENCE — Veteran firefighter takes vaccine mandate battle to 9th Circuit over religious rights. — FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firefighter

• copywriter
• expediter
• underwriter
• biter
• brighter
• fighter
• lighter
• miter
• niter
• reiter
• righter
• slighter

Kids Definition

firefighter

noun

: a member of a company organized to fight fires

firefighting noun