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
Examples of fireplace in a Sentence
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At night, guests can request a fireplace turn-down service where staff will bring supplies and start a cozy fire in your in-room fireplace.
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Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
From gutter cleaning and preparing your fireplace for winter, to what to do if your basement floods.
Contact us: Looking to buy your first home?
—Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Highlights include the main living area with its soaring 20-foot-high ceilings, white oak and radiant heated limestone floors, gas fireplace, and double-height glazing.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Officials also want the piece to have practical uses, such as a place to sit for people to take a rubbing of designs, a fireplace or a space for grass.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Outside, there's a walk-up bar, a fire pit, a fireplace and a bocce ball court.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
The nearly 10,000-square-foot home includes six beds, eight baths, seven fireplaces, a pickleball court, outdoor spa, ice cream bar, three custom offices and a gym with an indoor cana bath and private sauna.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The grand entryway leads directly into the open living area equipped with a stone fireplace.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
The second floor balcony also has VIP seating for bottle service, and the third floor balcony is for standing room only with a bar, leather sofas, a fireplace and outdoor balcony overlooking the front entrance.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
From gutter cleaning and preparing your fireplace for winter, to what to do if your basement floods.
Contact us: Looking to buy your first home?
—Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
Highlights include the main living area with its soaring 20-foot-high ceilings, white oak and radiant heated limestone floors, gas fireplace, and double-height glazing.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Officials also want the piece to have practical uses, such as a place to sit for people to take a rubbing of designs, a fireplace or a space for grass.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
Outside, there's a walk-up bar, a fire pit, a fireplace and a bocce ball court.
—Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
The nearly 10,000-square-foot home includes six beds, eight baths, seven fireplaces, a pickleball court, outdoor spa, ice cream bar, three custom offices and a gym with an indoor cana bath and private sauna.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
The grand entryway leads directly into the open living area equipped with a stone fireplace.
—Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
The second floor balcony also has VIP seating for bottle service, and the third floor balcony is for standing room only with a bar, leather sofas, a fireplace and outdoor balcony overlooking the front entrance.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2024
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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
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