fire hydrant

noun

1. a hydrant for use in extinguishing fires.

fire hydrant

noun

1. Also called (esp US and NZ): fireplug. a hydrant for use as an emergency supply for fighting fires, esp one in a street

Word History and Origins

Origin of fire hydrant¹

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

During the Palisades fire, crews reported that scores of fire hydrants ran dry or suffered from low pressure, while a reservoir in the area sat empty as the fire burned.

From Los Angeles Times

The Cybertruck careened instead into a fire hydrant, then a tree, before bursting into flames.

From Los Angeles Times

The car struck a fire hydrant and a tree on Corbin Avenue in Reseda and caught fire with Arenas inside.

From Los Angeles Times

According to KTLA, the pursuit began about 9:30 a.m. near Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street when the truck hit a fire hydrant then fled police.

From Los Angeles Times

Thursday morning, striking a fire hydrant and tree.

From Los Angeles Times