firehouse
Definition
- Noun:
- A station housing fire apparatus and firemen: A building or facility that serves as the base of operations for a fire department. It houses fire engines, other firefighting equipment, and the living quarters for firefighters on duty.
Usage
- The word "firehouse" is used to refer to the physical building from which firefighters operate. It is a common, everyday term in American English.
- It is typically used as a countable noun (e.g., , , ).
Examples
- Noun:
- The new firehouse on Maple Street has three bays for fire engines.
- We took the children on a field trip to the local firehouse to meet the firefighters.
- The alarm sounded, and the firefighters rushed from the firehouse to their truck.
Advanced Usage
- "Firehouse cooking": Refers to meals prepared by firefighters at the station, often with a reputation for being hearty and communal.
- He learned the secret to great chili from his uncle, who was famous for his firehouse cooking.
Variants and Related Words
- Fire station (n): A synonym for "firehouse," commonly used in both American and British English.
- The city council approved funds for a new fire station.
- Fire hall (n): Another synonym, more common in some regions like Canada.
- Firehouse dog (n): Historically, a dog (like a Dalmatian) that lived in a firehouse, often serving as a mascot or companion.
Synonyms
- Fire station: The primary synonym.
- Fire hall: A regional synonym.
- Fire brigade station: A less common term, often used in specific contexts or regions.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "Like a firehouse": An informal simile describing something that is very active, noisy, or full of urgent comings and goings.
- When the news broke, the press office was like a firehouse, with phones ringing non-stop.
Noun
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a station housing fire apparatus and firemen
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