fire alarm
noun
: a device that makes a loud sound to warn people when there is a fire
Someone set off the fire alarm.
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The metaphoric fire alarm is blaring in business today.
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Norberg said Denver required a fire alarm and sprinkler system to be installed, which could cost $200,000 to $400,000.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Just as former star pitcher Mark Mulder was about to make his speech in his new green jacket, the ballpark’s fire alarm rang out.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Last month, Reagan National Airport stopped flights after an air traffic control fire alarm went off, then later resumed flights.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Norberg said Denver required a fire alarm and sprinkler system to be installed, which could cost $200,000 to $400,000.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Just as former star pitcher Mark Mulder was about to make his speech in his new green jacket, the ballpark’s fire alarm rang out.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Last month, Reagan National Airport stopped flights after an air traffic control fire alarm went off, then later resumed flights.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Fire alarm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fire%20alarm. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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