fire alarm
Americannoun
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a signal that warns that a fire has started.
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a bell, buzzer, siren, horn, etc., that provides such a signal.
noun
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a device to give warning of fire, esp a bell, siren, or hooter
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a shout to warn that a fire has broken out
Etymology
Origin of fire alarm
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Example Sentences
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On top of the ongoing fire alarm issues, Newman said residents have lost a on-site maintenance person, and she has noticed stains appearing on the carpets and marks on the lift.
From BBC
Three residents delivered emotional testimonies before an independent committee of investigators, saying they did not hear any fire alarms that day.
From Barron's
Closer by was the wail of fire alarms and the beep of the hose trucks.
From Literature
Just after 06:00 on 27 December, the fire brigade in Gelsenkirchen and a private security firm received a fire alarm warning from the bank, which may have been triggered by the thieves.
From BBC
He also claimed one of the victims "pulled the fire alarm to get help", praising the boy as "a hero".
From BBC
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