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 home also includes a living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a dining room with dramatic wallpaper, and a green marble primary bath. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026

Aside from the ambience created by its fireplace and leather chairs, Provis aims to provide some of the best coffee in the country. — Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

In the center of it all is a massive stone fireplace, one of the only design elements in history immune to the passage of time, trends, and gin stains. — Alex Beggs, Architectural Digest, 21 Sep. 2026

Two steps down from there is a smaller living area with a fireplace and a black slate tile floor. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 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