firepit

noun

fire·​pit ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌpit 

variants or fire pit

plural firepits or fire pits

: a pit dug into the ground or encased in a surrounding structure (as of masonry or steel) in which a fire is kept burning for cooking, warmth, etc.

One description of a Mohawk town noted 36 longhouses, some 80 to 100 feet long … They were constructed of bark over a pole framework, each containing four or five firepits.

—Barbara A. Leitch

For privacy and solar gain, most of the buildings' doors and windows face south, away from neighboring houses, or toward the center courtyard. … A cobblestone firepit invites cooking outdoors on cool evenings.

—Nancy Davidson

… the living room is inviting and alive. It spills out onto a large patio with a barbecue grill, fire pit, pool and hot tub …

—Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Examples of firepit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The latest partnership is with Solo Stove, the company that makes those steel backyard firepits that have soared in popularity over the past few years, and the whiskey is a blend of wheat and rye that was aged in barrels charred by one of these stoves. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 May 2024

Shop patio furniture like outdoor sets, benches, and firepits, as well as outdoor decor, including rugs, planters, string lights, and more for up to 68 percent off. —Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024

Photo : Tim Waltman The firepit surrounded by lounge seating. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 May 2024

There’s a beach firepit lounge, bicycles, a fitness center overlooking the lagoon, and a tennis and pickleball court. —Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024

The outdoor lounge features two firepits, cozy outdoor seating, and an indoor tap wall offering self-serve beer, seltzer, kombucha, hard cider, wine, and mixed drinks. —Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024

Surrounding each dome is a private, wraparound deck outfitted with a gas firepit, free-standing hammock, and seating. —Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024

Surreal skyline views of the Big Apple can also be taken in from the outdoor space, featuring lounge seating and a firepit for keeping warm. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2024

The building has seven penthouses, including five two-story units with a second level of living space and a secondary kitchen next to a large outdoor terrace with a firepit. —Amy Worden, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above