Meaning of the word "fire drill" in English

What does "fire drill" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

fire drill

US /ˈfaɪər drɪl/
UK /ˈfaɪə drɪl/

Noun

an exercise in which people pretend that a building is on fire and practice leaving it safely

Example:
We had a surprise fire drill at work today.
The school conducts a fire drill once a month.