fireman

noun

fire·​man ˈfī(-ə)r-mən How to pronounce fireman (audio)
1
: a person who tends or feeds fires : stoker
2
: a member of a fire department : firefighter
3
: an enlisted man in the navy who works with engineering machinery
4
: a relief pitcher in baseball

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Pension funds of teachers, firemen, autoworkers, truckers and nurses, as well as the 401(k)'s of hardworking Americans across the country, include HD stock in their retirement portfolios. Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Jaylin Correa, who wore a fireman costume that was completely handmade by his great-grandmother, picked up the top prize in Advocate Children’s Hospital’s NICU annual contest. Abigail Adams, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Based in Las Vegas, he’s turned his family home into a content studio meets funhouse with a foam pit, fireman pole and a replica Blockbuster video store currently in the works. Adam Wescott, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The cast is drawn from all walks of life: there are experienced actors, models-turned-actors, a fireman and an aerospace engineer. Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fireman 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fireman was in the 14th century

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“Fireman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireman. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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fireman

noun
fire·​man -mən How to pronounce fireman (audio)
1
2
: a person who tends fires : stoker

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