firehouse

noun
UK /ˈfaɪə.haʊs/
US /ˈfaɪr.haʊs/

A firehouse is a building where firefighters keep their fire trucks and get ready to help people.

The children waved as the fire truck drove out of the firehouse.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A building where firefighting equipment and vehicles are stored and maintained.

The old firehouse now houses a small museum of firefighting history.

3. The crew of firefighters based at a particular station.

The whole firehouse turned out for the charity pancake breakfast.

4. In some regions, a community building or social hall, especially one associated with a volunteer fire company.

The neighborhood meeting was held at the firehouse on Main Street.