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

At The Parker, a new building in Boston, Linda Zarifi of Linda Zarifi Design created an elegant firepit area that’s ideal for outdoor entertaining. —Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026

Harry Jowsey is not even enough to keep Taylor from laying into Dakota about Vanderpump Villa (yes, again) as everyone is gathered companionably around the firepit. —Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026

The 15-acre property includes a guesthouse, gym, studio, and lanai, plus a firepit, garden beds, and pastures. —The Week Us, TheWeek, 9 Mar. 2026

From May through October, Horsefeather Social on the seventh floor delivers open-air drinks, firepit hangouts, and even more city views—arrive right before sunset for the best light. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above