Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fire-engine
noun
/ˈfaɪər ˈɛn.dʒɪn/
Definition
A vehicle that is equipped for firefighting and emergency response.
Examples
- The fire-engine arrived quickly to the scene of the blaze.
- Children often play with toy fire-engines in pretend firefighting games.
- During the parade, a bright red fire-engine rolled down the main street.
Meaning
A specially designed vehicle used by firefighters to transport equipment and personnel to the scene of a fire or emergency.
Synonyms
- fire truck
- fire apparatus
- emergency vehicle
