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

With a contemporary lodge design by architecture firm Olson Kundig, Larch House comprises 10 buildings around a central courtyard, where a boulder garden and firepits invite guests to gather. —Asa Canty, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026

The Intimate Alfresco Experience Homeowners are prioritizing wellness and tranquility in their backyards, adding flower and herb gardens, water features, firepits, cozy seating, and ambient lighting. —Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026

Warm up at firepits near the rink with hot chocolate from South Bend Chocolate Cafe Express; a full-service restaurant, Howard Park Public House, is also on the site. —Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026

The property offers several lodging options, from idyllic cottages overlooking wildflower meadows to safari-style glamping tents to a clubhouse complete with an outdoor kitchen and firepit. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above