fire alarm — A device that makes a loud sound to warn people when there is a fire
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A device that makes a loud sound to warn people when there is a fire
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaɪər əˌlɑːrm/
Example Sentences
- The fire alarm in our dorm goes off every time someone burns toast.
- Please don't cover the fire alarm with your sock.
- The fire alarm saved many lives during the building fire.
fire alarm
NOUN[/ˈfaɪər əˌlɑːrm/]
A device that makes a loud sound to warn people when there is a fire
💡 Concept
A device that makes a loud sound to warn people when there is a fire
🎵 Rhyme
When the choir liar pulls the fire wire, every fire alarm rings!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈfaɪər əˌlɑːrm/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfaɪər əˌlɑːm/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
fire wirechoir liartire buyer
fire wire
choir liar
tire buyer
🔗Collocations
fire alarm system
smoke detector
fire drill
alarm goes off
emergency exit
fire safety
false alarm
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“The fire alarm in our dorm goes off every time someone burns toast.”
😄 Fun example
“Please don't cover the fire alarm with your sock.”
“The fire alarm saved many lives during the building fire.”
“We had to evacuate the building when the fire alarm rang.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
smoke alarmfire detectorsmoke detectorfire warning system
Antonyms
silencequiet
Related
emergencyevacuationfire drillsafetysprinkler
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