fire extinguisher

noun

1. a portable container, usually filled with special chemicals for putting out a fire.

fire-extinguisher

noun

1. a portable device for extinguishing fires, usually consisting of a canister with a directional nozzle used to direct a spray of water, chemically generated foam, inert gas, or fine powder onto the fire

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire extinguisher¹

First recorded in 1830–40

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

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

It is unlikely to inspire you to go full pyromaniac like Hendrix, but just in case, you might want to have a fire extinguisher handy.

From New York Times