fireplace

noun

fire·​place ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplās 

1

: a framed opening made in a chimney to hold an open fire : hearth

also : a metal container with a smoke pipe used for the same purpose

2

: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire

fireplaced

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplāst 

adjective

Examples of fireplace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The video begins with Meghan and Harry walking hand-in-hand outdoors before transitioning to several family moments, including a child warming their feet by a fireplace and Meghan wearing rain boots while splashing through a muddy puddle. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Meghan turned to wave at the camera before the scene transitioned to one of their children sitting by a fireplace. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2026

On the main level, the open kitchen, dining room, and living room are centered around a striking see-through gas fireplace, one of four found on the property. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026

Stevie was hosting a baby shower at home and standing near the fireplace hearth. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fireplace

• aerospace
• anatase
• anyplace
• commonplace
• cyberspace
• database
• diabase
• diastase
• dnase
• elastase
• hyperspace
• interface

Kids Definition

fireplace

noun

fire·​place -ˌplās 

1

: a framed opening in a chimney to hold an open fire

2

: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire