Enginehouse

/ˈɛndʒɪnhaʊs/ noun

Definition

A building where engines are housed, maintained, or stored; especially a fire station or railway engine shed.

Etymology

Compound word from engine plus house. Traditional compound where two English words combine to name a specific structure with a clear function.

Kelly Says

Old enginehouses were fascinating industrial temples—some Victorian fire station enginehouses were built with such grandeur that they looked more like cathedrals than maintenance facilities!

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