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 28-acre property in Litchfield Hills has a firepit, a sauna overlooking a pond, a stone patio with a pergola, gardens, a fruit orchard, and a multi-use barn. —The Week Staff, theweek, 16 July 2024

With most clubs shuttered, Barbosa outfitted her latest rental upgrade, a three-story townhome in Saugus, with a karaoke machine and a keg tap, plus a hot tub and a firepit in the backyard. —Lauren Smiley, WIRED, 10 July 2024

Solo Stove This should spark your interest: There are lots of Solo Stove items on sale—like the brand’s best-selling Bonfire firepit for $150 off its original price with code SAVEMORE. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2024

In addition to the more-or-less expected outdoor kitchen—complete with a barbecue grill and a mini fridge—there’s a patio with a dining table, gas firepits, and an eye-catching bar area. —Alexandra Sanidad, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above