Fire Escape (Noun)
Meaning
A stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits exit in the case of fire or other emergency.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hotel had a fire escape that was clearly marked with exit signs on each floor.
- The building's fire escape was inspected regularly to ensure it was in good condition.
- During the emergency evacuation, people rushed to the fire escape to make their way down to the ground.
- The new high-rise office building had multiple fire escapes, one on each side of the structure.
- In the event of a fire, the residents were instructed to use the fire escape and assemble in the parking lot.