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

Like the s’mores kits lovingly put together by the staff to be used on the electric firepit on the patio out back. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

In the evening, Adirondack chairs around the firepit offer an inviting perch for watching the sun dip behind the Green Mountains. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

This property also has an outdoor kitchen, an inground pool, a hot tub and a firepit. — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

The secret side tables and clever firewood compartment are the cherry-on-top features that set this outdoor fireplace apart from other run-of-the-mill firepits. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above