Word
firehouse
Phoneticsfire·house
US/ˈfaɪɝˌhaʊs/
UK/fˈaɪəhaʊs/
Definition
n. a building where a fire department keeps its equipment and where firefighters live. It is a common name for a fire station, especially in the United States.
n. a building housing a fire department's equipment and personnel, including the living quarters for the firefighters. Primarily used in North American English.
Examples
“The firehouse is located at the end of the street.”
“The local firehouse was built in the early twentieth century and still serves as a community center for the neighborhood.”
“While the modern firehouse is equipped with advanced technology, the building's original stone façade remains a prominent landmark for residents and visitors alike.”
Examples
simple
“The firehouse is located at the end of the street.”
contextual
“The local firehouse was built in the early twentieth century and still serves as a community center for the neighborhood.”
complex
“While the modern firehouse is equipped with advanced technology, the building's original stone façade remains a prominent landmark for residents and visitors alike.”
Word family
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NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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