Fire Alarm (Noun)
Meaning 1
A shout or bell to warn that fire has broken out.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
An alarm that is tripped off by fire or smoke.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The loud sound of the fire alarm filled the entire building, prompting everyone to evacuate immediately.
- The school's fire alarm system was tested monthly to ensure it was functioning properly in case of an emergency.
- A stray spark from the welding torch set off the fire alarm in the factory, causing a brief delay in production.
- The hotel's fire alarm went off in the middle of the night, forcing guests to stand outside in the cold until the all-clear was given.
- When the kitchen caught fire, the fire alarm alerted the family to the danger, allowing them to escape safely.