firehouse

noun

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

Examples of firehouse in a Sentence

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After meeting Ember for the first time, Sheffield started considering adoption and brought the idea to the firehouse. Staff Author, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 An early 1900s-era firehouse may seem like an unusual pick for a vacation rental, but this spot in downtown Wilmington is recognized among the best-of-the-best, Vrbo says. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 Posters in every firehouse Rosales joined CFD about a decade ago after a prior career as an electrician. Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 21 Apr. 2026 The traditional urban firehouse is an almost perfect neighbor — matched in scale and material to the predominantly residential neighborhood while using subtle details that indicate its status as an official civic structure. Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firehouse

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 29 Apr. 2026.

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firehouse

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