Synonyms

911

American

[nahyn-wuhn-wuhn, nahyn-i-lev-uhn] / ˈnaɪnˌwʌnˈwʌn, ˈnaɪn ɪˈlɛv ən /

(in the United States and Canada) the telephone number used to reach emergency medical, fire, and police services.

Etymology

Origin of 911

First recorded in 1965–70

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He didn’t render aid or call 911 but called Uber to seek a cleaning fee, according to the law firm’s release.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

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Tiffany said he and the pilot called 911 once they landed.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

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As he fled the officers, he alerted his friends at home, who called 911.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

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By the end of Aug. 7 — the day after 911 million SpaceX shares were made eligible for sale — SpaceX’s stock had actually climbed 23%.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

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I could not stop thinking about Morris JJ’s Pizza, about the 911 tape, and Vivi, Vivi, Vivian.

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg

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