noun
extinguisher
ihk-STIHNGG-wih-shuh
Extinguisher (noun) means a portable device used to put out small fires. Example: “There's a fire extinguisher mounted by the kitchen door.”
noun
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A portable device used to put out small fires.
"There's a fire extinguisher mounted by the kitchen door."
How to use extinguisher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe canister you grab to put out a small fire.
Common pairings
fire extinguisher
grab the extinguisher
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Word forms
- Plural
- extinguishers
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Etymology
Formed from extinguish plus the agent ending -er.
Synonyms
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asphyxiator
fire extinguisher
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Rhymes for extinguisher
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What does “extinguisher” mean?
The word “extinguisher” means a portable device used to put out small fires. In plain terms, the canister you grab to put out a small fire.
How do you pronounce “extinguisher”?
“Extinguisher” is pronounced ihk-STIHNGG-wih-shuh (/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “extinguisher” in a sentence?
Here is “extinguisher” used in a sentence: “There's a fire extinguisher mounted by the kitchen door.”
What is the opposite of “extinguisher”?
The opposite of “extinguisher” — its antonyms — is generator.
What part of speech is “extinguisher”?
“Extinguisher” is a noun.
