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

All rooms have private pools and decks, and are connected to distinct, individual communal areas with pools, firepits, and dining areas. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

The local food, enlivened by a blend of 22 herbs and spices, is prepared over a firepit and brought to the table in clay pots. — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

In the Loop, sit by warming firepits or in an igloo or cabana at The Godfrey Hotel’s Winter Wonderland, or admire breathtaking views at Rudolph’s Rooftop Winter Igloos at LondonHouse Chicago. — Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Alternatively, diseased garden debris can also be burned in your firepit or burn barrel to help ensure pests and diseases don’t spread. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above