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

Glass walls frame these views from the living room, anchored by a stone fireplace. —Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026

Mountainaire, an eleven-person luxury cabin in Hampshire County along the North River, is the picture of rustic elegance; enjoy lavish meals at the French farm table, light fires in the outdoor fireplace, and snuggle into your vintage four-poster iron bed. —Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2026

Perfect in a grand hallway or in lieu of a fireplace – at dusk or otherwise. —Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026

Back at the property, cozy up by the fireplace in the cooler months, and relish al fresco meals throughout the summer. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 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