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firefighter

/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/noun3 syllables

Firefighter means: a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires.

Synonyms for firefighter4

noun, as in a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires

fire fighter, fire-eater

also used for firefighter

fireperson, smoke eater

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What does firefighter mean?1

noun

1

a member of a fire department who tries to extinguish fires

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Firefighter in a sentence

  • As the fire raged, the firefighters worked tirelessly to snuff out the flames.LoverofEnglish
  • The volunteer firefighters fought the blaze bravely, with scant regard for their own safety.patgfisher
  • No, you don't need to send firefighters anymore.carlosalberto
  • Upon arrival, the firefighters discovered the house in flames.jhomel
  • Firefighters get dressed quickly, because they have their clothes ready in advance.DJ_Saidez
  • The firefighter bravely rushed into the burning building.kleberlucas
  • I have a son who's used to be a firefighter.CK
  • The firefighter gave some water to the thirsty koala.Hybrid

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Forms of firefighter

as a noun

plural
firefighters