firehouse

Thân thiện

The fire truck is parked inside the firehouse.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a station housing fire apparatus and firemen

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fire station