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fire engine

[fahyuhr en-juhn] / ˈfaɪər ˌɛn dʒən /
NOUN
fire truck
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It said another factor was the lack of a transponder on the fire engine.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Imported Kei vehicles cost anywhere from $6,500 for an old mini van or above $10,000 for a Kei fire engine or lorry.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Another filmed himself checking on his home, and you can see exactly what he sees when he comments “not a fire engine in sight.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Officers remained at the entrance of the former RAF base on Friday, and a fire engine and ambulance could be seen leaving the area while another police vehicle entered the site.

From BBC • May 16, 2025

Mr. Gordy told how, back in aught-one or aught-two, Cold Sassy’s first steam fire engine got hit crossing the tracks to the old Sanders Hotel fire.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns