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

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The roster is made up of firefighters, actors, IT managers, teachers, musicians and photographers. Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026 Nine agencies are assisting Boulder firefighters. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026 So, today, producer Berly McCoy gets into how these changes are altering culture, community and safety on the ice – plus, how firefighters train for rescues. Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 27 Feb. 2026 The taxpayers those firefighters swear an oath to protect do not deserve this. Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026 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 7 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

firefighter

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

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