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

The focal point in the living room is the fireplace, which can be seen from the dining and kitchen areas. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026

The most spectacular touch might be the fully functional fireplaces in many of the rooms, which the hotel stocks with firewood during the cooler parts of the year. —Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026

Chalamet knows how to give good cry, as previously established by the famous shot of him weeping into a fireplace over the closing credits of Call Me By Your Name. —Alison Willmore, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2026

The outdoor areas have two patios, a fireplace and a chef’s outdoor kitchen. —Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for fireplace

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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