fire alarm

noun

: a device that makes a loud sound to warn people when there is a fire

Someone set off the fire alarm.

Examples of fire alarm in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This included building new restrooms, upgrading old fire alarm systems and the elevator, installing air conditioning and responding to other health, safety and accessibility issues, according to previous reporting in The State Hornet. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The design incorporated indoor plumbing and electricity, along with conveniences including elevators, a telephone system, a fire alarm system, a bowling alley, a gymnasium, and an indoor swimming pool. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Elmo is frightened by the noise of the fire alarm and subsequent sirens. — Julie Dobrow, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026

New roofs and new fire alarm systems across multiple buildings. — Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

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Kids Definition

fire alarm

noun

: an alarm sounded to signal the outbreak of a fire

also : a device for sounding such an alarm