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

The bright and airy space features floor-to-ceiling windows, sliding doors leading out to the outdoor patio, and a firepit perfect for cool winter nights. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025

The pub will be located in an igloo on-site, where attendees age 21 and up can grab a drink and chill by a firepit or play an outdoor game. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025

Choose from several patio areas with lounge furniture and firepits. —Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025

The owners suite also has its own private foredeck with a jacuzzi, lounge, and marble firepit. —Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above