fire drill
noun
a practice drill for a company of firefighters, the crew of a ship, etc., to train them in their duties in case of fire.
fire drills
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pluralof fire drill.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A driver who works close to the bar suggests that venue owners should hold regular fire drills to familiarise employees with evacuation procedures.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Unlike the enforced calmness and walking pace associated with fire drills, we were encouraged to run, not walk, to our designated fallout area—all the while covering our faces to protect from flying glass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
Wang's comments came just over an hour after China's military said it conducted "long-range live fire drills in the waters to the north of the Taiwan Island".
From Barron's ● Dec. 30, 2025
Campus President Christopher Becker told ABC7 that there is 24/7 security on campus and regular safety drills, fire drills and earthquake drills.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2025
But I guess fire drills are important too.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
