Definitions

fire hydrant

NOUN

emergency water connection on street

Synonyms

WEAK

fireplug hydrant johnny pump

Example Sentences

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In May, a well on the Pecos County property of Laura Briggs started spraying saltwater like a fire hydrant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

According to KTLA, the pursuit began about 9:30 a.m. near Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street when the truck hit a fire hydrant then fled police.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2025

They couldn't find the fire hydrant outside which delayed it even more.

From BBC • Jan. 11, 2025

In a recent interview, Mr. Navarro recalled that, in a heated Oval Office argument, Mr. Cohn “lifted his leg on me,” making a gesture like a dog at a fire hydrant.

From New York Times • Dec. 4, 2024

At one point, when we reach a fire hydrant, Rollie peeing on it starts a whole domino effect.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks