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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Homeowners should also check their carbon monoxide and smoke detectors before the first freeze. Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024 Inside your house, add a smart display and smart smoke detector to keep things safe and sound. Sara Beth Bolin, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024 Is there a difference between smoke alarms and smoke detectors? Gina Lee Castro, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024 The same goes for smoke detectors, another Honeywell lineup staple, which will be identified for servicing or replacement much earlier than before. Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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smoke detector

noun
: an alarm that activates automatically when it detects smoke

called also smoke alarm

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