Extinguisher Meaning
/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who, or that which, extinguishes something.
nounOne who, or that which, extinguishes something., A fire extinguisher.
Sentence Examples
Where is the fire extinguisher?
Tom didn't know where the fire extinguisher was.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He grabbed the fire ____ from the wall to stop the blaze.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In case of a small fire, you should know how to use the portable fire ____ properly.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English extinguish Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English extinguisher From extinguish + -er.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
He grabbed the fire ____ from the wall to stop the blaze.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
In case of a small fire, you should know how to use the portable fire ____ properly.