Meaning of the word "smoke alarm" in English

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smoke alarm

US /smoʊk əˈlɑːrm/
UK /smoʊk əˈlɑːrm/
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Noun

1.

a device that detects smoke and sounds an alarm, typically as a warning of fire

Example:
The smoke alarm went off when I burned the toast.
Every home should have at least one working smoke alarm.
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