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

There’s a hot tub, a big backyard, a firepit, and a hammock for all methods of relaxation. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026

Its expansive balcony overlooking the working waterfront—seagulls swoop by your table over Commercial Street by day—and firepits at night. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

The common areas include a quaint courtyard where afternoon wine and cheese are served amongst water fountains and firepits. — Matt Kirouac, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

Spend the Night Six rooftop decks (each with a gas firepit) connect the 12 sleek black cabins at Spillway Lodges, a new property two blocks from downtown Bellaire. — Kristin Hagenson, Midwest Living, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above