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 double-height living room has a striking brick and mirror-paneled fireplace and large expanses of glass. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2025

In the sunken lounge area, Eckley installed a fireplace in the retaining wall. —Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025

Inside, a fireplace adds character to the home. —Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025

For traditional lodging, bed down at Mountain House Rajska Vrata in Jahorina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where ski days end on the sunny patio with local specialties such as nettle soup or herbal rakija (brandy) around the fireplace. —Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 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