extinguisher

American  

[ik-sting-gwi-sher] / ɪkˈstɪŋ gwɪ ʃər /

noun

1. a person or thing that extinguishes.

2. fire extinguisher.

3. an instrument consisting of a cone-shaped cup attached to a handle or the end of a pole, for extinguishing a candle by momentarily closing off the burning wick from the air.

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Etymology

Origin of extinguisher

First recorded in 1550–60; extinguish + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The court saw footage of PC Forsyth come out of the station with a fire extinguisher.

From BBC

One video shows a man spraying a fire extinguisher at the fire before running away.

From BBC

"You should have protected Carlos Manzo like this!" some protesters shouted at security forces, who responded with fire extinguishers and tear gas.

From Barron's

Police protecting the compound used tear gas grenades and fire extinguishers to contain the protesters, who were banging on the fences.

From Barron's

But without water or fire extinguishers nearby, the fire risks are huge.

From BBC