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Definition of firewarden
firewarden
/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌwɔːr.dən/
fire · war · den
Plural:firewardens
firewarden Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
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• noun
1
An official responsible for preventing, detecting, and suppressing fires in a designated area, such as a forest, municipality, or workplace.
Example
"The county firewarden issued a strict burn ban due to the prolonged drought and high winds."
2
A designated person in an office, school, or residential building who oversees fire safety procedures and coordinates evacuations during an emergency.
Example
"During the quarterly drill, the floor firewarden checked every conference room before leading the staff down the stairwell."
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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Firewarden. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/firewarden