engine house

noun

1. a building in which a fire engine is stationed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of engine house¹

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

Indeed, once the fire-engine house was taken, everybody seemed impressed by John Brown, rather than infuriated or vengeful.

From The Daily Beast

Now that the fire-engine house was surrounded by the marines, he was certain nobody could escape.

From The Daily Beast

Adjoining the engine-house on the other side, is the stable, where five splendid horses are kept.

From Project Gutenberg

Just as the bullocks came near the engine-house the engine was put to work.

From Project Gutenberg

Outside the engine-house, people carrying lanterns were assembling, swearing, and shouting for the keys.

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It was the engine house where Brown held his most distinguished prisoners.

From Project Gutenberg

He reached the engine house but soon died beside his father.

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