Extinguisher

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃər/

Definitions of extinguisher

noun a device used to put out fires

Example Sentences

A1 The fire extinguisher is red.

A2 In case of a fire, use the extinguisher to put it out.

B1 Make sure to check the expiration date on the extinguisher regularly.

B2 The building was equipped with multiple fire extinguishers for safety.

C1 The firefighter quickly grabbed the extinguisher and rushed into the burning building.

C2 The expert used the extinguisher with precision to contain the chemical fire.

Examples of extinguisher in a Sentence

formal In case of a fire, make sure to locate the nearest fire extinguisher and follow the proper procedures.

informal Hey, can you grab the extinguisher from the kitchen? There's a small fire on the stove.

slang Dude, pass me that fire extinguisher, quick! The trash can is on fire!

figurative She was like a fire extinguisher in the midst of chaos, always ready to put out any drama that came her way.

Grammatical Forms of extinguisher

• plural: extinguishers
• comparative: more extinguishing
• superlative: most extinguishing
• present tense: extinguishes
• future tense: will extinguish
• perfect tense: has extinguished
• continuous tense: is extinguishing
• singular: extinguisher
• positive degree: extinguisher
• infinitive: extinguish
• gerund: extinguishing
• participle: extinguished

Origin and Evolution of extinguisher

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'extinguisher' originated from the Latin word 'exstinguere', which means 'to quench or extinguish'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a device or substance used to put out fires, the term 'extinguisher' has evolved to also include devices used to put out or control other sources of fire or heat, such as in the case of fire extinguishers for electrical fires or kitchen fires.