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

The cozy yet dynamic pub with guest rooms highlights the building’s original character with beams, wood floors, and open fireplaces, complemented by contemporary touches. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

All have front porches with rocking chairs, outdoor spaces in the back, fireplaces, and slate heated bathroom floors. —Christine Sarkis, USA Today, 13 June 2026

Hopp by Wix reports that a single YouTube video featuring a crackling fireplace has generated more than $1,275,729 in revenue. —Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

Two guest rooms — ideal for Kamal and Riva’s twin daughters — connect through a former sleeping porch with a fireplace and built-ins, creating flexible space for an office, hobby room or hangout area. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fireplace

• aerospace
• anatase
• anyplace
• commonplace
• cyberspace
• database
• diabase
• diastase
• dnase
• elastase
• hyperspace
• interface

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