smoke detector
noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke
called also smoke alarm
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Dixon also said have working smoke detectors and have a plan to leave the home should a fire happen.
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Bryant Reed, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Inspections check whether the home complies with fire safety and sanitary regulations, including working smoke detectors, emergency exits, clean drinking water and enough bathrooms.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Having working smoke detectors and checking them every week.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The housing also lacked working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2025
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Bryant Reed, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Inspections check whether the home complies with fire safety and sanitary regulations, including working smoke detectors, emergency exits, clean drinking water and enough bathrooms.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 2025
Having working smoke detectors and checking them every week.
—Darcie Moran, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The housing also lacked working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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