engine house

noun

Origin of engine house

First recorded in 1725–35

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

Indeed, once the fire-engine house was taken, everybody seemed impressed by John Brown, rather than infuriated or vengeful.
When Robert E. Lee Met John Brown and Saved the Union | Michael Korda | May 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Now that the fire-engine house was surrounded by the marines, he was certain nobody could escape.
When Robert E. Lee Met John Brown and Saved the Union | Michael Korda | May 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Adjoining the engine-house on the other side, is the stable, where five splendid horses are kept.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham | Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
Just as the bullocks came near the engine-house the engine was put to work.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis Trevithick
Outside the engine-house, people carrying lanterns were assembling, swearing, and shouting for the keys.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange Kielland

It was the engine house where Brown held his most distinguished prisoners.
The Raid of John Brown at Harper's Ferry as I Saw It | Rev. Samuel Vanderlip Leech
He reached the engine house but soon died beside his father.
The Raid of John Brown at Harper's Ferry as I Saw It | Rev. Samuel Vanderlip Leech

Browse