engine house

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of engine house

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

The new centre aims to open in spring with a solo exhibition in the Grade II listed Engine House by MURUGIAH, whose brightly coloured art is inspired by film, sci-fi, Japanese anime and 2000's era pop-punk.

From BBC

Their outfits featured a Union Jack, a classic Cornish mining engine house and scones topped with jam first, then cream — the only proper way, they insisted, while chastising anyone who did it differently, much like their intolerable cousins from the neighboring county of Devon.

From Los Angeles Times

He was born in the railway’s engine house, Railway President Mark Bassett said.

From Seattle Times

The museum is known for offering train rides pulled by century-old steam engines and tours of the machine shop and engine house.

From Seattle Times

He followed his father into the ranks in 1969, and in the 53 years since, Mr. Nigro held almost every job there is to hold in the department, from “probie” at a Manhattan engine house to fire commissioner.

From New York Times