smoke detector
noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke
called also smoke alarm
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The department is still investigating if smoke detectors were present.
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Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
Cities can, but don’t have to, require smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
None of the homes damaged in the fire had working smoke detectors, according to officials.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The result may be a blaring smoke detector, burning eyes, and difficulty breathing.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Feb. 2026
Cities can, but don’t have to, require smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
None of the homes damaged in the fire had working smoke detectors, according to officials.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The result may be a blaring smoke detector, burning eyes, and difficulty breathing.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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