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US/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃər/
UK/ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃə/
a metal container with a chemical that you spray to stop a small fire
In context
Every floor of the office has a fire extinguisher near the exit.
The inspector checked that each extinguisher was full and easy to reach.
He grabbed an extinguisher and put out the fire in the kitchen.
Words that go with extinguisher
noun + noun
- fire extinguisherPlease check that the fire extinguisher is in place.
- extinguisher inspectionThe extinguisher inspection takes place every year.
verb + noun
- use an extinguisherDo you know how to use an extinguisher?
- grab an extinguisherHe grabbed an extinguisher when the alarm went off.
adjective + noun
- portable extinguisherA portable extinguisher is kept in the hallway.
noun + preposition
- extinguisher in the kitchenThere should be an extinguisher in the kitchen.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a fire extinguishCorrect: a fire extinguisher