Firewoman: meaning, definitions and examples

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firewoman

 

[ ˈfaɪərˌwʊmən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

emergency services

A female firefighter who is trained to extinguish fires and rescue people from dangerous situations.

Synonyms

female firefighter, firefighter woman.

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Word Description / Examples
firewoman

This individual word can be both informal and straightforward for everyday conversation. It's generally interchangeable with 'firewoman'.

  • The firewoman saved the cat from the tree.
  • Everyone in our neighborhood knows the firewoman.
female firefighter

This term is more neutral and suitable for formal or official contexts, such as reports, job descriptions, and professional discussions. It emphasizes the professional role while specifying gender.

  • The department is looking to hire more female firefighters.
  • Emma was the first female firefighter in her city.
firefighter woman

This phrase is less commonly used and may sound awkward in some contexts. It could be used in conversational settings but might be less clear or less natural than 'female firefighter' or 'firewoman'.

  • I met a firefighter woman at the community event.
  • There was a brave firefighter woman in the news today.

Examples of usage

  • The firewoman bravely entered the burning building to save the trapped residents.
  • She is the first female firewoman to be promoted to captain in our department.
Context #2 | Noun

gender-specific term

A term used to refer to a woman who works in the fire department or is involved in firefighting activities.

Synonyms

fire brigade member, firefighter.

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firewoman

Use when specifically referring to a female firefighter. It can sometimes emphasize gender, but it is generally neutral.

  • The firewoman received an award for her bravery
firefighter

Use when referring to someone who fights fires, regardless of their gender. It is the most commonly used and neutral term.

  • The firefighter rushed into the building to rescue the trapped family
fire brigade member

Use when referring to someone who is part of an organized group of firefighters. It is gender-neutral and stresses the collective team aspect.

  • The fire brigade members worked together to extinguish the forest fire

Examples of usage

  • She proudly identifies herself as a firewoman, breaking stereotypes in a male-dominated field.
  • The firewoman demonstrated exceptional skills in handling emergency situations.

Translations

Translations of the word "firewoman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bombeira

🇮🇳 महिला दमकलकर्मी

🇩🇪 Feuerwehrfrau

🇮🇩 pemadam kebakaran wanita

🇺🇦 жінка-пожежник

🇵🇱 strażaczka

🇯🇵 女性消防士

🇫🇷 pompière

🇪🇸 bombera

🇹🇷 kadın itfaiyeci

🇰🇷 여성 소방관

🇸🇦 إطفائية

🇨🇿 hasička

🇸🇰 hasička

🇨🇳 女消防员

🇸🇮 gasilka

🇮🇸 slökkviliðskona

🇰🇿 өрт сөндіруші әйел

🇬🇪 მეხანძრე ქალი

🇦🇿 qadın yanğınsöndürən

🇲🇽 bombera

Etymology

The term 'firewoman' originated in the late 20th century as a gender-specific variation of the word 'firefighter'. It reflects the increasing presence of women in traditionally male-dominated professions such as firefighting. The use of 'firewoman' acknowledges and celebrates the contributions of women in the field of fire services, highlighting their bravery, skill, and dedication.

See also: bonfire, fiery, fire, firearm, firearms, firebomb, firebox, firebrand, firebug, firecrackers, fired, firefighter, fireman, fireplace, firepower, firestorm, firewall, firework, fireworks, firing, misfire.