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

Wear it on chilly mornings, at outdoor sporting events, around the firepit, while traveling, or sleeping under the stars. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Wood Ash Using the ashes from your fireplace or firepit is a no-cost, DIY approach to raising soil pH and adding calcium, potassium, and other nutrients to your soil. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026

Windsor Run also boasts two bocce courts, a community garden, and the new Carolina Courtyard, featuring a firepit that has quickly become a favorite gathering spot. — Erickson Senior Living, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2026

Along with its oversized Jenga and cornhole, the retreat’s Great Lawn has firepits where guests can roast sweet s’mores in the evening. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above