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firefighter

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Noun — Someone trained to put out fires and rescue people from them.

How to use firefighter

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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The standard modern, gender-neutral term; "fireman" is still common informally but firefighter is preferred in official and professional contexts.

Etymology

From fire and fighter, coined as a gender-neutral alternative to fireman.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “firefighter” mean?

The word “firefighter” means someone trained to put out fires and rescue people from them. In plain terms, a professional who fights fires.

How do you pronounce “firefighter”?

“Firefighter” is pronounced FEYE-uh-feye-tuh (/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌfaɪ.tɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “firefighter” in a sentence?

Here is “firefighter” used in a sentence: “The firefighters arrived within minutes of the alarm.”

What part of speech is “firefighter”?

“Firefighter” is a noun.

Is “firefighter” a common word?

“Firefighter” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

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