firehouse

noun

fire·​house ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce firehouse (audio)

Examples of firehouse in a Sentence

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In advance of the trip, the White House released a long list of California public officials who would meet with Mr. Trump later at a firehouse in Pacific Palisades. Adam Nagourney, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025 Trump’s visit, with First Lady Melania Trump joining him, will include an aerial tour of the damage to the city then a roundtable meeting at a Pacific Palisades firehouse. Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025 Gallows humor in the firehouse kitchen The door closest to the back entrance at Fire Station No. 69 in the Pacific Palisades opens into a room with a large picnic-style table. Josh Peter, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 The Ghostbusters shooting gallery attraction takes place in the team's firehouse headquarters (of course) and nearby is one of the most Instagrammable restaurants of any theme park worldwide. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for firehouse 

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of firehouse was in 1869

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“Firehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firehouse. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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firehouse

noun
fire·​house -ˌhau̇s How to pronounce firehouse (audio)
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