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

This sweater has kept me warm under my jacket in the backyard around the firepit, walking around the islands, and hanging around Portland. —Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026

Each minimalist room comes outfitted with a turntable and a hi-fi (there's a lending library of records in the lobby), and in warmer weather the rooftop offers a bar, firepits for grilling, tents for socializing, and a splendid view of the 483-foot Sapporo TV Tower. —Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026

The first level includes an outdoor kitchen, firepit lounge, and dining area; the second, a bocce court and swinging chair. —Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026

Non-climbing participants are admitted free of charge and can enjoy the property’s nature trails, picnic tables and firepit. —Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above