fire truck

[fahyuhr truhk]

noun

1. ladder truck.

2. (loosely) fire engine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire truck¹

First recorded in 1930–35; fire + truck ¹

Example Sentences

The Times used county vehicle locator data earlier this year to reveal that most county fire trucks didn’t shift into west Altadena until long after it was ravaged by fire.

From Los Angeles Times

A Times investigation also found that most county fire trucks didn’t shift into west Altadena until long after it was ravaged by fire.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Williams said it was more resourceful to have one officer help a farmer burn some land safely, than 10 fire trucks turning up "because you'd lost control".

From BBC

In simple terms, the department did not have the money or personnel “to repair and maintain emergency fire engines, fire trucks, and ambulances,” the claim alleges.

From Los Angeles Times

Smart fire trucks outfitted with sensors, cameras and radars will allow teams to get to blazes faster, and smart nozzles will monitor the flow of their hoses and alert in advance of water supply issues.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• fire engine