fire alarm

noun

: a device that makes a loud sound to warn people when there is a fire
Someone set off the fire alarm.

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Investigators reported that the duplex had no smoke alarms, fire alarm system or sprinklers. — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 Oct. 2026 The availability of technical expertise is particularly important because remediation can involve complex engineering work, from designing fire alarm systems to assessing building structures and installing fire suppression equipment. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for fire alarm

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fire alarm

noun
: an alarm sounded to signal the outbreak of a fire
also : a device for sounding such an alarm
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