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engine house

noun

  1. a building in which a fire engine is stationed.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of engine house1

First recorded in 1725–35
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Example Sentences

Indeed, once the fire-engine house was taken, everybody seemed impressed by John Brown, rather than infuriated or vengeful.

Now that the fire-engine house was surrounded by the marines, he was certain nobody could escape.

Adjoining the engine-house on the other side, is the stable, where five splendid horses are kept.

Just as the bullocks came near the engine-house the engine was put to work.

Outside the engine-house, people carrying lanterns were assembling, swearing, and shouting for the keys.

It was the engine house where Brown held his most distinguished prisoners.

He reached the engine house but soon died beside his father.

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