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

Its rooms feature period décor, Italian marble fireplaces, and whirlpool tubs. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2024

Off the kitchen is a dining area with oversized windows looking out onto the lake, plus a fireplace, TV, and doors that open to a terrace overlooking the lake. —Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024

These two cabins have one king bed, a separate sitting room, bathroom and fireplace. —Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 5 Sep. 2024

Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. —Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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