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

Many rooms come with elevated touches like outdoor cedar hot tubs, soaking tubs, and gas fireplaces. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Smaller rooms toward the front of the second floor had coffered ceilings and a coal fireplace that suggested executive offices. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

The floor plan included a fireplace, an attic, a basement with an outside entrance, a main level bedroom and full bathroom, as well as upper-level bedrooms and bathrooms. — Michele Lerner, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

With four strong personalities at the table, everything was a negotiation, including whether to put the fireplace in the living room or the kitchen. — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026

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