fire truck

noun

: an automotive vehicle equipped with firefighting apparatus

Examples of fire truck in a Sentence

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Federal fire safety officials say formal training is necessary because fire trucks are heavy and race to emergencies through regular traffic, posing danger to civilians and firefighters alike. Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2025 The fire truck had its lights and sirens blaring, cops said. John Annese, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025 Saturday the 28th features the Eagle Fun Days Fun Run, a vendor market, live music, car show, Wet & Wild Parade, cornhole tournament, Rotary ball drop and the fire truck pull. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2025 Encountering a fire truck, the safety driver would take the wheel and get the vehicle out of there. Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for fire truck

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fire truck was in 1855

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“Fire truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20truck. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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fire truck

noun
: an automotive vehicle equipped for fighting fires

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