fireman
6 synonyms for fireman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone trained to fight fires (traditionally referring to a man).
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use fireman
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
train fireman
volunteer fireman
Firefighter is now the preferred gender-neutral term in most professional contexts; "fireman" persists in everyday speech and in the historical railway sense.
Etymology
From fire and man.
Full origin of fireman →Frequently asked questions
What does “fireman” mean?
The word “fireman” means someone trained to fight fires (traditionally referring to a man). In plain terms, a person who fights fires, or historically, one who fed a steam engine's firebox.
How do you pronounce “fireman”?
“Fireman” is pronounced FEYE-uh-muhn (/ˈfaɪɹmən/ in IPA).
How do you use “fireman” in a sentence?
Here is “fireman” used in a sentence: “The fireman carried the child out of the smoke-filled building.”
What part of speech is “fireman”?
“Fireman” is a noun.
Is “fireman” a common word?
“Fireman” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fireman” have?
“Fireman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone trained to fight fires (traditionally referring to a man).
