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

On summer weekend nights, the hotel does sweet s'mores by the firepits, which is always a fun way to end the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

The three-quarter-acre lot has a wraparound porch, a roomy yard, and a firepit area. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 7 July 2026

On property, guests can enjoy lounging on Adirondack chairs around the firepits, playing games of cornhole or backgammon, or simply enjoying the inn's common spaces and reading nooks. — Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026

The property has several firepits for that evening chill and offers 24-hour room service. — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above