noun
extinguisher
ihk-STIHNGG-wih-shuh
noun
1
A portable device used to put out small fires.
"There's a fire extinguisher mounted by the kitchen door."
How to Use Extinguisher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe canister you grab to put out a small fire.
Common pairings
fire extinguisher
grab the extinguisher
Word Forms
extinguishers plural
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Etymology
Formed from extinguish plus the agent ending -er.