Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fire-engine
noun
/ˈfaɪər ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
Definition
A fire engine is a vehicle that is equipped to transport firefighters and firefighting equipment to the scene of a fire.
Examples
- The fire-engine raced through the streets, sirens blaring.
- After the alarm rang, the fire-engine quickly arrived at the burning building.
- Children often admire the bright red fire-engine when it passes by.
Meaning
A specialized vehicle designed for firefighting operations, complete with hoses, water tanks, and ladders.
Synonyms
- fire truck
- fire apparatus
- emergency vehicle
