engine company
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of engine company
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Example Sentences
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Need someone to carry one of those heavy engine company water hoses, Datte can do that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026
Then there is movement between teams and manufacturers in terms of employment - people leaving one team or engine company to work for another.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2025
Murphy retired from racing in the late 1970s and became a buyer for Rocketdyne, a rocket engine company in Los Angeles.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
“Given our phenomenal resuscitation success, the cost of sending a second engine company to a party in cardiac arrest has proven to be money well spent,” Michael said.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 15, 2020
Bursting out of the carriage with his usual impetuosity, Mr. Stuart let himself in and tore upstairs shouting "Fire!" like an engine company.
From Work: a Story of Experience by Louisa May Alcott
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