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

Another sprayed a fire extinguisher, sending up a white cloud.

From The Wall Street Journal

One man tried to tackle the fire at the shop with a small fire extinguisher but had to abandon the attempt after a series of explosions.

From BBC

He said he returned with a fire extinguisher and tried to fight the fire but he heard two explosions in the vape shop and had to turn around.

From BBC

He said he came back with a fire extinguisher and tried to fight the fire.

From BBC

A mix of water and snot blew out of the polar bear’s nose like a fire extinguisher.

From Literature