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
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Guests enjoy high-end amenities such as heated floors, fireplaces, and private patios, alongside a signature experience that includes a complimentary Italian-style continental breakfast delivered to the door in a rustic wooden wine box.
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Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The interior features a fireplace.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
During cold fronts in the winter, locals will even make use of their fireplaces in these parts.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The home has 16 fireplaces, four balconies and a dedicated dog shower.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
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Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
The interior features a fireplace.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 9 May 2026
During cold fronts in the winter, locals will even make use of their fireplaces in these parts.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The home has 16 fireplaces, four balconies and a dedicated dog shower.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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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
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