engine house

noun

1. a building in which a fire engine is stationed.

Word History and Origins

Origin of engine house¹

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

He was born in the railway’s engine house, Railway President Mark Bassett said.

From Seattle Times

The museum is known for offering train rides pulled by century-old steam engines and tours of the machine shop and engine house.

From Seattle Times

He followed his father into the ranks in 1969, and in the 53 years since, Mr. Nigro held almost every job there is to hold in the department, from “probie” at a Manhattan engine house to fire commissioner.

From New York Times

Water hit their Engine House Theater so hard that it poured in the walls, Bon’ewell recounted.

From Washington Post

Engine House No. 9 and Asado restaurants, first heard about Carlson Block from one of his chefs — this is not unusual, as Ian’s pizza is well regarded within the restaurant community.

From Seattle Times