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- /faɪər is-ˈkāp, es-, dial iks-ˈkāp/
- /ˈfaɪə(r) ɪˈskeɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /faɪər is-ˈkāp, es-, dial iks-ˈkāp/
Definitions of fire escape words
- noun fire escape an apparatus or structure used to escape from a burning building, as a metal stairway down an outside wall. 1
- noun fire escape emergency stairway 1
- countable noun fire escape A fire escape is a metal staircase on the outside of a building, which can be used to escape from the building if there is a fire. 0
- noun fire escape a means of evacuating people from a building in the event of fire, esp a metal staircase outside the building 0
- noun fire escape a fireproof stairway down an outside wall, to help people escape from a burning building 0
- noun fire escape a ladder, chute, rope, etc. used for the same purpose 0
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Origin of fire escape
First appearance:
before 1670 One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80
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Parts of speech for Fire escape
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fire escape popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fire escape usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fire escape
noun fire escape
- exit — A way out, especially of a public building, room, or passenger vehicle.
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