fire engine red

"Fire engine red" is a bright, intense shade of red commonly associated with fire trucks and emergency vehicles for its high visibility.

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Definition

B2General

(common)A bright and vivid red color often linked to fire trucks.

Example

  • She painted her nails fire engine red.

C1Emergency Services

(technical)A highly visible red shade used on emergency vehicles for easy recognition.

Example

  • The new fire truck was painted fire engine red for better visibility.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fire engine red":

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