smoke detector

noun

: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke

called also smoke alarm

Examples of smoke detector in a Sentence

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The managers of the apartments sent a text to residents Wednesday afternoon that there would be mandatory inspections of each unit to ensure that all smoke detectors are working. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2025 During Sound the Alarm events, smoke detectors are installed in vulnerable communities and residents get help creating evacuation plans. Vanessa Crossgrove Fry, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025 The smoke detectors were later found in a pillowcase in the home’s backyard, according to court documents obtained by WXMI. Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 28 Jan. 2025 Connect the wiring harness to your new smoke detector. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for smoke detector

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of smoke detector was circa 1927

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“Smoke detector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20detector. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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smoke detector

noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke

called also smoke alarm

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