Synonyms

fire hydrant

American

noun

a hydrant for use in extinguishing fires.

fire hydrant British

noun

Also called (esp US and NZ): fireplug. a hydrant for use as an emergency supply for fighting fires, esp one in a street

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

fire hydrants

plural

Etymology

Origin of fire hydrant

First recorded in 1940–45

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fire hydrant

The organisation has called on water regulators to enforce measures on water providers regarding the provision of water for firefighting, and to implement "clear national standards" on fire hydrant repair and maintenance.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

I might as well have tried uprooting a fire hydrant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

A witness told a responding police officer that Garrett’s vehicle went airborne, took out a fire hydrant and rolled three times.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026

In May, a well on the Pecos County property of Laura Briggs started spraying saltwater like a fire hydrant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025

We finally left the car in front of the fire hydrant right across from the church.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

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