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firehouse

American  
[fahyuhr-hous] / ˈfaɪərˌhaʊs /

noun

firehouses plural
  1. fire station.


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noun

Etymology

Origin of firehouse

First recorded in 1895–1900; fire + house

Example Sentences

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Firehouse Subs revenue advanced by 4.1% to $60 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

Its Popeyes brand posted system-wide sales growth of 0.7% to $1.52 billion, and Firehouse Subs reported 11% growth to $332 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

It had planned to hold the event at the Chiltern Firehouse - a well-known celebrity hotspot which has previously hosted A-listers including Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Tom Cruise and Johnny Depp.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

“CJ was arguably one of the best vocal talents of a generation, touring the world with Firehouse non stop the past 34 years,” the band’s statement continued.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2024

The Firehouse Red disappeared in a single, spasmodic swallow, for all its slow-flowing nature.

From The Universe — or Nothing by Moldeven, Meyer

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