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
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Take for example, traditional architecture or historical design, where ornate fireplace murals and visually prominent walls were common in classical European homes.
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Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The three-bedroom, five-bathroom main house was renovated in a blend of historic and modern European farmhouse styles, with five fireplaces and aged white hardwood floors throughout giving the dwelling a cozy, down-to-earth feel.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, dual islands and black cabinetry highlight the spacious kitchen that flows into a family room featuring an asymmetrical wood-and-stone fireplace.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
There’s something so special about those simple joys — putting on a big cozy jacket, lighting the fireplace, and just settling in together as a family.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
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Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2025
The three-bedroom, five-bathroom main house was renovated in a blend of historic and modern European farmhouse styles, with five fireplaces and aged white hardwood floors throughout giving the dwelling a cozy, down-to-earth feel.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Elsewhere, dual islands and black cabinetry highlight the spacious kitchen that flows into a family room featuring an asymmetrical wood-and-stone fireplace.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025
There’s something so special about those simple joys — putting on a big cozy jacket, lighting the fireplace, and just settling in together as a family.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fireplace
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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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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