fireplug

[ fahyuhr-pluhg ]

noun

1. fire hydrant.

fireplug

/ ˈfaɪəˌplʌɡ /

noun

1. another name (esp US and NZ) for fire hydrant

Word History and Origins

Origin of fireplug¹

First recorded in 1705–15; fire + plug

Example Sentences

Canzone is one of the hottest bats in the minor leagues with a 1.062 OPS, and Bliss is a speedy fireplug on the rise.

From Los Angeles Times

Recorded at the Town Hall in New York on Nov. 4, 1973, the music gushes as if it were an uncapped fireplug.

From New York Times

And just before halftime, Tyrese Samuel set a crunching screen that laid out St. John’s fireplug of a point guard, Posh Alexander, giving the crowd a taste of what it really, really wanted.

From New York Times

The son of an immigrant junk dealer, Asner had a fireplug build, jowly countenance and workingman’s semblance that are not traditionally considered the raw materials of stardom.

From Seattle Times

The son of an immigrant junk dealer, Mr. Asner had a fireplug build, jowly countenance and workingman’s appearance that are not traditionally considered the raw materials of stardom.

From Washington Post