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

The incident has been scaled down, with two fire engines and a crew continuing to damp down.

From BBC

Kent Fire and Rescue Service said three fire engines attended and the woman's next of kin have been informed.

From BBC

Atop the aerial ladder of a bright red fire engine, a firefighter wrangles a hose.

From Los Angeles Times

Another filmed himself checking on his home, and you can see exactly what he sees when he comments “not a fire engine in sight.”

From The Wall Street Journal

He saw a fire engine parked next to a hydrant on his street, and called for help.

From Los Angeles Times