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

There is a covered carport, and the interior boasts a super vintage look all over plus two fireplaces, one on each floor. —Jenny Porter Tilley, IndyStar, 21 Nov. 2025

The main level has soaring ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, plus a chef’s kitchen with cabinets custom crafted from old Coney Island lockers. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2025

Inside, there are grand double-height rooms, large fireplaces with hearths in nearly every space and multiple gourmet kitchens made for entertaining. —Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Nov. 2025

Light the menorah, hang up a stocking on your fireplace, or do the New Year’s Eve countdown for yourself. —Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 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