Firefighter
ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtər
Definitions
A person whose job is to put out fires and rescue people from dangerous situations.
ˈfaɪərˌfaɪtər
A person whose job is to extinguish fires.
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
💡 Simply: Imagine a hero who bravely runs into burning buildings to save people and put out fires! That's a firefighter. They're like the superheroes of emergencies!
👶 For kids: A firefighter is someone who puts out fires and helps people.
More Examples
Firefighters use water hoses to put out the flames.
The city honored the firefighters for their bravery.
How It's Used
"Firefighters are essential in responding to emergencies."
"The firefighters battled the blaze for hours."
Idioms & expressions
fight fire with fire
To respond to an attack or problem with similar tactics or methods.
"They decided to fight fire with fire and counter their opponent's negative campaign with their own."
From "fire" + "fighter". The term gained prominence with the development of organized fire brigades in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The term "firefighter" became increasingly common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the growth of professional fire departments.
Memory tip
Think of the person who fights FIRE.
Word Origin
"One who fights (against) fire."