fire extinguisher

American  

noun

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

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fire-extinguisher British  

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

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Etymology

Origin of fire extinguisher

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The court saw footage of PC Forsyth come out of the station with a fire extinguisher.

From BBC

One video shows a man spraying a fire extinguisher at the fire before running away.

From BBC

"You should have protected Carlos Manzo like this!" some protesters shouted at security forces, who responded with fire extinguishers and tear gas.

From Barron's

Police protecting the compound used tear gas grenades and fire extinguishers to contain the protesters, who were banging on the fences.

From Barron's

But without water or fire extinguishers nearby, the fire risks are huge.

From BBC