fire alarm
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noun
a signal that warns that a fire has started.
a bell, buzzer, siren, horn, etc., that provides such a signal.
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Origin of fire alarm
An Americanism dating back to 1840–50
Words nearby fire alarm
fir, Firbank, Firbolg, Firdausi, fire, fire alarm, fire-and-brimstone, fire ant, fire apparatus, fire appliance, fire area
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British Dictionary definitions for fire alarm
fire alarm
noun
a device to give warning of fire, esp a bell, siren, or hooter
a shout to warn that a fire has broken out
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