firehouse

noun

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

Examples of firehouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The upcoming eight episodes will feature homes in traditional architectural styles — Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Tudor and Queen Anne — as well as more unconventional abodes, such as a firehouse and a church. Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024 His presentation included $7 million in funding for police and fire training facilities, $14.5 million for the construction of new firehouses and additional staffing for the Charlotte Fire Department. Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for firehouse 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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firehouse

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