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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

"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

The recent fire tragedies in counties Antrim and Down are reminders of how crucial it is to have a functioning smoke alarm.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

It was a nice night in Dallas, so he had the doors and windows open and some smoke drifted into the house, setting off the smoke alarm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

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

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