fire extinguisher

American  

noun

1. a portable container, usually filled with special chemicals for putting out a fire.

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fire-extinguisher British  

noun

1. a portable device for extinguishing fires, usually consisting of a canister with a directional nozzle used to direct a spray of water, chemically generated foam, inert gas, or fine powder onto the fire

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Etymology

Origin of fire extinguisher

First recorded in 1830–40

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