Synonyms for fireman

Grammar : Noun

Spell : fahyuh r-muh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈfaɪər mən

Définition of fireman

Origin : late 14c., "tender of a fire," from fire (n.) + man (n.). As "person hired to put out (rather than tend) fires" it is attested from 1714.

noun one who extinguishes fires
noun one who fuels engines or furnaces

Example sentences :

No, a fireman's not so oily and is more cindery—then we'll know one by his cap.
Extract from : « The Cruise of the Dry Dock » by T. S. Stribling

And between whiles I had to look after the savage who was fireman.
Extract from : « Heart of Darkness » by Joseph Conrad

"Give me your name and address," he said, faintly, to the fireman.
Extract from : « Jolly Sally Pendleton » by Laura Jean Libbey

So he dismissed the affair, and devoted his whole attention to learning to be a fireman.
Extract from : « Cab and Caboose » by Kirk Munroe

As for the fireman he had flung himself flat on the floor of the cab.
Extract from : « Cab and Caboose » by Kirk Munroe

But I don't know what I'll be able to do in civilian life—unless I become a fireman!
Extract from : « Pipefuls » by Christopher Morley

The engineer and fireman were caught and killed in the wreck.
Extract from : « The Story of the First Trans-Continental Railroad » by W. F. Bailey.

The fireman—'e's a real 'andsome man—I can tike to that sort myself.
Extract from : « Sue, A Little Heroine » by L. T. Meade

But the driver and fireman were beyond the range of their skill.
Extract from : « The Story of the Cambrian » by C. P. Gasquoine

The dirty and smiling face of Fireman Jack was poked in at the doorway.
Extract from : « On the Heels of De Wet » by The Intelligence Officer

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