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

Those warm tones complement the original stone fireplace and ground the space beneath its velvet, glass and metal details. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

The space feels like a luxurious living room with a fireplace, dark wood paneling and a collection of personal art. — Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

There is complimentary tea and coffee in the lounge along with a cozy fireplace surrounded by vintage baseball memorabilia, books, and photographs. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026

Or can our quality of thought be compared to the fireplace rocks that remain unconsumed while keeping the flames from spreading? — Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fireplace

• aerospace
• anatase
• anyplace
• commonplace
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• diastase
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• hyperspace
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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