extinguisher

[ ik-sting-gwi-sher ]

noun

1. a person or thing that extinguishes.
2. fire extinguisher.
3. an instrument consisting of a cone-shaped cup attached to a handle or the end of a pole, for extinguishing a candle by momentarily closing off the burning wick from the air.

Word History and Origins

Origin of extinguisher¹

First recorded in 1550–60; extinguish + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Some likened advance provision to having a fire extinguisher in your kitchen, or allergy meds in your bathroom.

From Slate

Hardy, of Melton High Street, Rotherham, was sentenced to three years in prison after he threw fence panels, a fire extinguisher and a chair at the line of officers.

From BBC

Not the driver who tried to douse it with an extinguisher.

From Los Angeles Times

Flat glass marbles on the fire extinguisher “body” glittered in the sunlight.

From Los Angeles Times

“Beam Love” is made from a tool box attached to a small fire extinguisher.

From Los Angeles Times