noun

firehouse

firehouse

The firefighters rushed out of the firehouse.

The firefighters rushed out of the firehouse.

((a/the)) firehouse a building where fire engines are kept The firefighters rushed out of the firehouse.

Synonyms: fire station

Etymology: From 'fire' + 'house', a house for fire-fighting equipment.

Picture a house where fire engines 'live'. This is the standard term in American English.

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