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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Some of those tools aren’t too dissimilar from what firefighters use today. Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2025 Weather forecasters predict temperatures may begin dropping from Tuesday, potentially providing firefighters with more favorable conditions. Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025 But while storms remain unpredictable, this year may see abnormally dry conditions persist into September, as the state still reels from a series of devastating wildfires last year that led to the death of a Wethersfield firefighter. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2025 The changes would enhance the living conditions of the firefighters by allowing for better rest and recovery and bringing the station closer to modern standards, according to Sunrise Rotarian Parker Davenport. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 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 22 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

firefighter

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

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