firehorse

American  

[fahyuhr-hawrs] / ˈfaɪərˌhɔrs /

noun

1. a horse used to pull a horse-drawn fire engine.

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Etymology

Origin of firehorse

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; fire + horse

Example Sentences

There will also be several musical theater events — “ThisTree,” an exploration of infertility and the end of a family tree by the cellist and composer Leah Coloff; “The Infinite Hotel,” a piece with music by Firehorse and the Few Moments that will invite members of the audience to become extras in a one-take feature film made each night; and “Train With No Midnight,” a work by the singer-songwriter Joseph Keckler.

From New York Times

The music lineup – which will total more than 300 bands – also includes a bevy of New York bands with loyal followings, including the So So Glows, Firehorse, the Dirty Pearls, D Generation, Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds.

From New York Times