firefighter
Translation
firefighter, fireman
Examples
The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
The firefighter rescued the cat from the tree.
She wants to be a firefighter when she grows up.
She wants to be a firefighter when she grows up.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~ a person who fights fires He is a brave firefighter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fireman, firewoman
Etymology
A compound word from 'fire' and 'fighter'. Literally, a person who fights fires.
Memory Tips
Picture a person literally 'fighting' a 'fire' with a hose.