Firefighter
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfaɪə(ɹ)ˌfaɪ.tə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Firefighter is a noun meaning (firefighting) A person who has been trained to put out fires.
Meaning
(firefighting) A person who has been trained to put out fires.
Example Sentences
A firefighter puts water on a burning tree as flames approach a containment line, while fighting the King fire near Fresh Pond, California. […] More than 4,000 firefighters have rushed to the scene from around the country deploying planes, helicopters and hundreds of thousands of gallons of water and fire retardant.
Word Forms
- firefighters
Synonyms for firefighter
Depending on context, synonyms include fireperson.
Antonyms for firefighter
Common opposites include firestarter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fireman, firefighting, firehouse, chimney, fire, wildland.
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