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smoke alarm

NOUN
fire alarm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sprinkler system
WEAK
danger signal emergency alarm fire bell heat sensor siren smoke detector
NOUN
smoke detector
Synonyms
WEAK
danger signal emergency alarm fire alarm fire bell fire detector heat sensor siren

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In the US, an estimated 16% of households do not have a functioning smoke alarm.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

There are two main types of smoke alarm tech, says Raman Chagger, principal consultant at BRE, the Building Research Establishment.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Ms Kane agreed it is "vitally important to have a working smoke alarm on every floor of your home and to test them regularly".

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

And whatever happened, he said, something about the smoke alarm “flipped this switch” in Moose.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025

Bills, instruction manuals for the fridge and the smoke alarm, stuff like that.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy