firehouse
Translation
fire station
Examples
The fire engine returned to the firehouse.
The fire engine returned to the fire station.
They visited the local firehouse on a school trip.
They visited the local fire station on a school trip.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ~ a building for firefighters and their equipment There is a fire station on our street.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fire station
Etymology
A compound word from 'fire' and 'house'. It's the 'house' for firefighters and their equipment.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'house' where fire trucks 'live'.