extinguisher
UK: /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃər/ | US: /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪ.ʃər/
n. a device used to put out fires by discharging water, foam, or chemicals.
The word "extinguisher" derives from the verb "extinguish," which originates from Latin extinguere ("to quench or destroy," from ex- "out" + stinguere "to quench"). The suffix -er is an English agentive suffix, indicating a person or thing that performs the action (e.g., "teacher," "printer"). Thus, an "extinguisher" is literally "a device that quenches or puts out (fires)." The term reflects the functional purpose of the object, evolving from its Latin roots into modern English with a clear, practical meaning.
The fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall near the kitchen.
He quickly grabbed the extinguisher to put out the small blaze.
All workplaces must have functioning fire extinguishers.
She demonstrated how to use a CO2 extinguisher.
The extinguisher discharged foam to smother the flames.