Definition of fire escape Fire escape

fire es•cape

We found 5 definitions of fire escape from 3 different sources.

What does fire escape mean?

Noun
fire escape - a stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits exit in the case of fire or other emergency
		emergency exit

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fire escape (Noun)
Any of the series of emergency doors, ladders, or stairs used to evacuate a building if a fire breaks out.
fire escape (Noun)
The entire escape route viewed as a whole.

fire escape
A door, ladder, stairs or passage used to evacuate a building in case of fire.
fire escape
Stairs designed to be used when a place must be evacuated quickly, such as in case of fire.