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 Spooks, Ghosts, and Goblins Suite offers a cozy sitting room with a comfortable couch and working fireplace. —Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 14 Nov. 2025

Drape it along a holiday tablescape, run it down the banister or fireplace mantel, or wrap it around the Christmas tree for a natural, quietly festive touch. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025

Above the fireplace mantel, a whimsical painting by New York City artist Danielle Kosann adds color and vim. —Paola Singer, Architectural Digest, 13 Nov. 2025

In the fireplace room there is a Le Mura sofa designed by Mario Bellini for Tacchini. —Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

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