firehouse

noun

fire·​house ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce firehouse (audio)

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Smullen, who represents parts of the district in the state Assembly, is running a traditional campaign, chatting up voters at volunteer firehouses and community events. Michael Hill, Fortune, 12 June 2026 Mullen’s comments came during Wednesday’s town council meeting held in the town’s firehouse. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 Fire Station One Furniture maker Txtur teamed with Old School Partners to transform this Georgian Revival-style, 1907 firehouse into a seven-room hotel and showroom where guests can purchase the sofas, beds, art, and other decor. Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 In honor of Ghostbusters Day, which celebrates the June 8 release of the original 1984 film, Sony Pictures held an event in New York City on Saturday at the Fire Department of the City of New York’s (FDNY) Hook & Ladder 8 firehouse. Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for firehouse

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of firehouse was in 1869

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“Firehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firehouse. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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firehouse

noun
fire·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce firehouse (audio)
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