fire alarm
noun
a signal that warns that a fire has started.
fire alarms
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pluralof fire alarm.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Three residents delivered emotional testimonies before an independent committee of investigators, saying they did not hear any fire alarms that day.
From Barron's ● Mar. 24, 2026
The buildings were undergoing renovations when the fire hit, and numerous fire alarms also failed to warn.
From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2025
New cruise ships take a test run to make sure everything runs as planned—from fire alarms to açaí bowls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
At that first staff meeting, the students faced this dilemma: Just before winter vacation, the Tideline had posted a satirical article about how no one on campus really paid attention to fire alarms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2025
“All the fire alarms were false. Weren’t any real fires.”
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
