extinguisher

Word parts

extinguish + -er

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(r)/ or /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃə(r)/

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Noun

Singular extinguisher

Plural extinguishers

A fire extinguisher (at the right) placed with a first aid kit (at the left)

1. (countable) An extinguisher is a person or thing that extinguishes something.