Browse by letter

English Words Starting With F

5,868 entries — pick a word to see its definition, pronunciation, and usage.

Filter

Parts of speech

Noun Verb Adjective Adverb Plural noun Combining form Verb (transitive)Verb (intransitive)Verb (ambitransitive)

fire boss
nounLow (Specialized Technical Term)
/ˈfaɪə bɒs/The person in charge of safety and firefighting operations in a mine, particularly a coal mine.
fire brigade
nounB1
/ˈfaɪə brɪˌɡeɪd/An organized group of trained firefighters and their vehicles, employed by a local authority, responsible for fighting fires and rescuing people.
fire cherry
nounRare (Technical/Literary)
/ˈfaɪə ˌtʃɛri/A small, wild North American cherry tree (Prunus pensylvanica) known for its bright red fruit and its tendency to colonize burned or cleared land.
fire chief
nounLow-frequency
/ˈfaɪə ˌtʃiːf/The highest-ranking officer in a fire department, responsible for its overall command, administration, and emergency operations.
fire clay
nounC2
/ˈfaɪə ˌkleɪ/A type of clay that can withstand extremely high temperatures without melting or cracking, used to make firebricks, crucibles, and linings for furnaces and kilns.
fire company
nounC1
/ˈfaɪə ˌkʌmp(ə)ni/A group of firefighters organised to extinguish fires, typically a volunteer or municipal organisation.
fire control
nounC1/C2 - Low frequency; highly specific to military, engineering, and emergency management contexts.
/ˈfaɪə kənˌtrəʊl/The system or process of directing and coordinating the firing of weapons, especially artillery or naval guns, at a target.
fire curtain
nounC1/C2
/ˈfaɪə ˌkɜː.tən/A safety curtain made of fire-resistant material designed to be lowered to separate a theatre stage from the auditorium in case of fire, preventing flames and smoke from spreading.
fire department
nounB1
/ˈfaɪə dɪˌpɑːt.mənt/A public or private organization trained and equipped to fight fires and perform related emergency services.
fire door
nounB2
/ˈfaɪə dɔː/A specially designed door made of fire-resistant materials, intended to slow or prevent the spread of fire and smoke between compartments of a building.
fire drill
nounB1
/ˈfaɪə ˌdrɪl/A practice exercise to prepare people for evacuation in case of a fire.
fire engine
nounB1
/ˈfaɪə(r) ˌen.dʒɪn/A large vehicle equipped with equipment for fighting fires, such as hoses, water tanks, pumps, and ladders.
fire escape
nounC1
/ˈfaɪər ɪˌskeɪp/A structure, usually a metal staircase or ladder, attached to the outside of a building for emergency exit in case of fire.
fire extinguisher
nounB2
/ˈfaɪər ɪkˌstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ.ər/A portable cylindrical device containing water, foam, gas, or powder under pressure, used to spray onto a fire to put it out.
fire gilding
nounVery Low
/ˈfaɪə ˌɡɪldɪŋ/A decorative technique in which an amalgam of gold and mercury is applied to a metal surface and then heated, causing the mercury to evaporate and leave a thin layer of gold bonded to the object.
fire hall
nounLow (primarily Canadian)
/ˈfaɪə hɔːl/A building that houses firefighting equipment and personnel; a fire station.
fire hat
nounC1
/ˈfaɪə ˌhæt/A protective helmet worn by firefighters to shield the head from heat, falling debris, and water.
fire hose
nounB2
/ˈfaɪə ˌhəʊz/A high-pressure hose used by firefighters to deliver water to extinguish fires.
fire hydrant
nounLow-medium
/ˈfaɪə ˌhaɪ.drənt/A pipe connected to a water supply, usually located in a street, with a nozzle for attaching a fire hose to extinguish fires.
fire insurance
nounB2
/ˈfaɪər ɪnˌʃɔːrəns/A type of property insurance that covers damage and losses caused by fire.

Showing 2061–2080 of 5868 words.