fire hydrant
Americannoun
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fire hydrants
plural
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of fire hydrant
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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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
It was hours before he stumbled onto a fire hydrant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 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
Homeowners are buying and installing private fire hydrant systems to help protect their homes during wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2025
Where they could stand on the blue mailboxes like pedestals or see who could balance the longest on the tip-top of a fire hydrant.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
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