firefighter
3 synonyms for firefighter, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone trained to put out fires and rescue people from them.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use firefighter
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
volunteer firefighter
firefighter crew
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.
Full origin of firefighter →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.
