firepit

noun

fire·​pit ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌpit 

variants or fire pit

plural firepits or fire pits

: a pit dug into the ground or encased in a surrounding structure (as of masonry or steel) in which a fire is kept burning for cooking, warmth, etc.

One description of a Mohawk town noted 36 longhouses, some 80 to 100 feet long … They were constructed of bark over a pole framework, each containing four or five firepits.

—Barbara A. Leitch

For privacy and solar gain, most of the buildings' doors and windows face south, away from neighboring houses, or toward the center courtyard. … A cobblestone firepit invites cooking outdoors on cool evenings.

—Nancy Davidson

… the living room is inviting and alive. It spills out onto a large patio with a barbecue grill, fire pit, pool and hot tub …

—Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Examples of firepit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dirt and weeds and a cluster of ashy old firepits surrounded by ottoman-sized rocks and peeling Adirondack chairs. —Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025

The installations themselves are pop-ups, given they are built out of ice, but this year, both locations in Cripple Creek and Silverthorne will have igloo bars called Frozen Tap, equipped with boozy beverages, firepits and outdoor games. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Nov. 2025

Complete with firepits and modern seating, these outdoor decks are open year-round, subject to weather. —Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025

Amazon’s early Black Friday deals are heating up with discounts on tabletop firepits and outdoor space heaters. —Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above