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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Heal, who is fifty, only became a serious Catholic in his late thirties, and had spent the first part of his career as a firefighter in Arizona. Emma Green, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 One firefighter was affected by the fumes and was taken to a hospital, but he was expected to be released Friday in good condition. Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026 The firefighters worked closely with the family to keep them and the cattle safe. Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026 In the photos, Fillmore sits proudly on the grass guarding his home, and later poses with a firefighter. Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

firefighter

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

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