fire extinguisher

American  

noun

1. a portable container, usually filled with special chemicals for putting out a fire.

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fire-extinguisher British  

noun

1. a portable device for extinguishing fires, usually consisting of a canister with a directional nozzle used to direct a spray of water, chemically generated foam, inert gas, or fine powder onto the fire

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Etymology

Origin of fire extinguisher

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The court saw footage of PC Forsyth come out of the station with a fire extinguisher.

From BBC

The FAA said the plane landed after the flight crew activated the engine fire extinguishers as a precaution.

From Reuters

Two other protesters carrying gold-colored fire extinguishers began spraying pink and black paint on the road and the side of the sparkly red float truck.

From Seattle Times

In other cases, defendants have been charged with attacking officers with bats, sticks, batons, flag poles, fire crackers, fire extinguishers, various types of chemical sprays, a hockey stick and even a skateboard.

From New York Times

Taxi driver Russell Cooper ran to the car with a fire extinguisher and pulled Selah out.

From BBC