fireplace

noun

fire·​place ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplās 

1

: a framed opening made in a chimney to hold an open fire : hearth

also : a metal container with a smoke pipe used for the same purpose

2

: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire

fireplaced

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplāst 

adjective

Examples of fireplace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other snaps included Bush Hager with extended family, a close-up of Hal looking directly into the camera, and Poppy lounging in front of a fireplace in her pajamas. —Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

Kelly Clarkson Home Amabel TV Stand with Fireplace Enjoy all the benefits of a cozy fireplace without the smoke and soot, courtesy of this glamorous TV stand from Kelly Clarkson Home. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025

The film version of the cottage had only two chimneys but featured three fireplaces; the bathroom floor was sloped; and, in reality, one window would cut halfway through the kitchen cabinet. —Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Nov. 2025

There are also nine charming cottages on the grounds for families or larger groups, featuring kitchens, private gardens, log-burning fireplaces, and up to four bedrooms. —Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fireplace

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Kids Definition

fireplace

noun

fire·​place -ˌplās 

1

: a framed opening in a chimney to hold an open fire

2

: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire