firefighter

noun

fire·​fight·​er ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌfī-tər How to pronounce firefighter (audio)
: a person who fights fires : fireman sense 2
firefighting noun

Examples of firefighter in a Sentence

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Apart from the beating and crash, Martinez has also faced charges of battery, robbery, criminal mischief and assault of a police officer, firefighter or paramedic. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025 Ramsey became a qualified firefighter in 2019, joining an entirely male crew of fellow Hotshots. Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025 The woman and girl who died were found by firefighters returning to the nearby Aurora Fire Rescue station at 12600 East Hoffman Blvd. Max Levy, Denver Post, 6 June 2025 Cleanup efforts were expected to continue through the morning, the CHP said, though firefighters reported that diesel had been contained to the roadway. Sacbee.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for firefighter

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of firefighter was in 1839

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“Firefighter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firefighter. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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firefighter

noun
: a member of a company organized to fight fires
firefighting noun

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