Smoke detector

/smˈəʊk dɪtˈɛktə/

/smˈoʊk dɪtˈɛktɚ/

Smoke detector

a device that detects smoke and gives a warning

Examples

1. The landlord installed a new smoke detector in the rental apartment.

2. The smoke detector requires proper maintenance to ensure it functions correctly.

3. The smoke detector is equipped with a loud alarm to warn residents of a potential fire.

4. The smoke detector is sensitive to smoke and can detect fires at an early stage.