# firehouse

/ˈfaɪɝˌhaʊs/ (US) · /fˈaɪəhaʊs/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/firehouse
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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