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

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

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

Word origin

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.