fire extinguisher

American  

noun

1. a portable container, usually filled with special chemicals for putting out a fire.

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fire-extinguisher British  

noun

1. a portable device for extinguishing fires, usually consisting of a canister with a directional nozzle used to direct a spray of water, chemically generated foam, inert gas, or fine powder onto the fire

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Etymology

Origin of fire extinguisher

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

A mix of water and snot blew out of the polar bear’s nose like a fire extinguisher.

From Literature

Questions are also being raised regarding the presence and accessibility of fire extinguishers, and whether the bar's exits were in compliance with regulations.

From Barron's

They will look into possible overcrowding, access to emergency exits from the basement and whether there were fire extinguishers.

From BBC

Boyhood hustles included delivering advertising fliers to homes, redeeming bottles for money and filling fire extinguishers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Small, professionally manufactured barbecues are allowed, as long as they are elevated at least a foot off the ground, placed at least 25 feet from buildings, and accompanied by a nearby fire extinguisher.

From Los Angeles Times