English Explanatory Dictionary

fire engine

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vehicle used by firefighters to pump water to fight a fire. Typically, a fire engine carries a supply of water and has the ability to connect to an external water supply.
  2. A steam engine.

Pronunciation

/faɪə(ɹ).ɛn.dʒɪn/ fīər ĕn jĭn /faɪɚ.ɛn.dʒɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-fire engine.wav

Word forms

fire engine fire engines

Synonyms

fire truck fire appliance water engine

Derived words

fire engine red
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