Firemen Meaning in English
word · lemma: fireman
التعريف
Men whose job is to put out fires and help in emergencies. It is the plural form of 'fireman'. Sometimes used for both men and women but 'firefighter' is now the preferred gender-neutral term.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
'Firemen' is considered old-fashioned/gendered in modern English; 'firefighters' is the standard, inclusive term. Still heard in older books or speech from elderly people. Used as a countable noun: 'three firemen'. Often collocates with 'brave', 'local', 'volunteer'.
جمل نموذجية
Firemen helped put out the fire at the school.
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There are five firemen working at this station.
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The firemen rescued a cat from the tree.
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Firemen rushed to the scene within minutes after the alarm sounded.
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We need to thank the firemen for saving our home last night.
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Back in the day, all firemen wore big heavy helmets and coats.
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