fireplace

noun

fire·​place ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplās How to pronounce fireplace (audio)
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 adjective

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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 See All Example Sentences for fireplace

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fireplace was in 1611

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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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fireplace

noun
fire·​place -ˌplās How to pronounce fireplace (audio)
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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