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 two-story suite features a travertine fireplace, a wraparound terrace, and some of the best views in SoHo. —Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

Think wide-plank floors, original fireplaces, and views of either the gardens or the sea from just about every room. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 June 2025

Residents were urged to keep doors and windows closed, avoid outdoor activity, and not use candles, fireplaces, or other sources of pollution during the advisory. —Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025

Features include in-unit washers and dryers, 9-foot ceilings, stone countertops, a resident lounge, a plaza with a fireplace, a bike storage room a fitness center and more. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 23 June 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