smoke detector
noun
an electronic fire alarm that is activated by the presence of smoke.
smoke detectors
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pluralof smoke detector.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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ALTER: There are many more deaths from falls than from fires, but smoke detectors are required everywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Ask potential insurers about discounts for security systems, smoke detectors, energy rating, smart-home technology, paperless billing — or even being a nonsmoker.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 10, 2026
Some lockups facing similar fire problems elsewhere have tried to tackle the issue by getting money for smoke detectors and more robust fire alarm systems.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2024
Housing authority records show their staff made three visits in December 2021, but the lawsuit says records falsely showed “quality checks were performed on the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and they were operable.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2024
Although it was already afternoon, she had still been asleep when the smoke detectors had sounded.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
