Definition of EXTINGUISHER

extinguisher

Plural: extinguishers

Noun

  • a manually operated device for extinguishing small fires
  • One who, or that which, extinguishes something.
  • A fire extinguisher.
  • One who, or that which, extinguishes something.
  • A small hollow conical instrument for putting out a candle.

Origin / Etymology

From extinguish + -er.

Synonyms

asphyxiator, fire extinguisher, extincteur

Antonyms

generator

Scrabble Score: 23

extinguisher: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
extinguisher: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
extinguisher: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

extinguisher: valid Words With Friends Word