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

Seating arrangements and firepits are spread across the 11-acre space to maximize enjoyment of the scenery, complemented by artwork of all shapes and sizes dispersed throughout the area. —Asonta Benetti, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Jan. 2026

The resort offers 110 casitas and suites and 8 private mountain villas, many with their own fireplaces, firepits, or outdoor bathtubs—an especially luxurious place to warm up when desert winter lows dip into the 30s. —Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026

While snow days can be magical and warming your hands around a firepit after an afternoon of ice skating or sledding is fun, the long stretches of cold, gray weather can take a definite toll on our psyches. —Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 30 Jan. 2026

Amenities outside include a hot tub, deck, and firepit; Los Angeles is two to three hours southeast. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above