firehouse

noun

fire·​house ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s 

: fire station

Examples of firehouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The possible firehouse is the latest in a string of ancient Roman discoveries to emerge across Italy in recent months. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Keasbey Volunteer Fire Chief John Manna has spent more than 30 years of his life at the Smith Street firehouse. — Christine Sloan, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026

In one incident, prosecutors allege that Anderson set a residence on fire, then entered a firehouse and stole items in the building while firefighters responded to the blaze. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Mamdani has been making trips to firehouses most impacted by losses on 9/11, a spokesperson told CNN, visiting eight on Staten Island as well as FDNY Rescue 1 in Manhattan, which lost nearly half its company at the Twin Towers. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firehouse

• boardinghouse
• charterhouse
• clearinghouse
• coffeehouse
• customhouse
• meetinghouse
• motherhouse
• packinghouse
• pilothouse
• powerhouse
• slaughterhouse
• summerhouse

Kids Definition

firehouse

noun

fire·​house -ˌhau̇s 

: fire station