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

Relax by the pool or firepits, rent a kayak and grab brunch at its onsite eatery, Pique Nique. —Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025

For some memorable family time, gather for a game on the croquet lawn or roast s’mores by the firepits. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025

Days later, her remains were found in a firepit on the property, and two men, Avery and his nephew Brendan Dassey, were convicted of her murder. —Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025

Immediately a staff member ushered us past the open-air kitchen and firepit, down to the water—just as dozens of zebras and elephants were gathering for a drink. —AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above