fire engine

American  

[fahyuhr en-juhn] / ˈfaɪər ˌɛn dʒən /

noun

1. a vehicle equipped for firefighting, now usually a motor truck having a motor-driven pump for shooting water or chemical solutions at high pressure.

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fire engine British  

noun

1. a heavy road vehicle that carries firefighters and firefighting equipment to a fire

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Etymology

Origin of fire engine

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

A major incident has been declared by the local government after checks found the airport's fire engines failed to meet international safety standards, forcing it to halt operations.

From BBC

"You can do the fire engine if you want, Dad," Sam said.

From Literature

There are 20 fire engines trying to control the blaze but there are concerns the mall could collapse further.

From BBC

Footage on social media showed collapsed ceilings and rubble at the factory, huge plumes of smoke overhead and fire engines at the scene.

From Barron's

Up to 21 fire engines were at the scene by about 12:30 GMT, the fire service said, as thick black smoke billowed from the blaze.

From BBC