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

Outside are a hot tub, a heated pathway, and a patio with a firepit and grill. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026

Called Springs at 38 West, the project would consist of two- and three-story buildings, with amenities like a 24-hour resident lounge and fitness center, outdoor seating and a firepit and a pickleball court, Hahn said. —Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026

Step directly from the chef’s kitchen to an outdoor oasis featuring an in-ground spa pool and grand firepit nestled beside a tranquil creek. —Kristin Braswell, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026

Set atop a hill overlooking the town, the 45-room Georgian Revival hotel has all the amenities, including a pool, spa, gardens with games and a firepit, two restaurants, and a bar. —Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above