Definition

A person whose job is to put out fires and help people in emergencies.

Example

The fireman quickly arrived at the scene to extinguish the flames.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new fireman in town?

Yeah, I heard he's really brave and has saved a lot of lives.

I think being a fireman would be such a tough job.

Definitely! They really deserve our respect for what they do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fireman → It is formed from "fire" (from Old English "fyr", meaning flame or combustion) and "man" (from Old English "mann", meaning person). A fireman is a person who deals with fire, typically in the context of firefighting.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'person' ('man') who works with 'flame' ('fire') — that's why a fireman is someone who fights fires.

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