smoke alarm

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Chagger was able to deal with the fire safely and says he recommends putting a smoke alarm in the same room as a tumble dryer.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

"If you have a working smoke alarm and a fire was to occur, it can provide those vital extra seconds needed for you to get out of your home safely."

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

Edwards heard the smoke alarm going off inside his house.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

Or: We had scarcely begun to cook when the smoke alarm went off.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner