firehouse

noun

fire·​house ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s 

: fire station

Examples of firehouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The city was handing out free KN95 face masks at hundreds of libraries, police precincts and firehouses, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 July 2026

The company also agreed to donate a portion of the property to Boise to build a firehouse, a condition of approval recommended by city staff. — Mark Dee july 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026

Duties while at the firehouse included speaking with laborers and subcontractors, ordering supplies and discussions with other Good Neighbor Investors members, Mora recalled. — Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

The Fire Department’s annual report for 1878 noted that sliding poles were installed in firehouses across the city. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 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