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 living room has a stone fireplace and a long antique table, and opens onto sea-facing terraces. —Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026

Suites come with large stone fireplaces. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026

Using the Wrong Adhesive Choosing a tile adhesive without heat resistance can lead to failure when the fireplace is in use. —Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026

Best Restaurants Stables Ranch Grille The best seat in the house at Stables Ranch Grille may be on the patio next to the fireplace—or at an outdoor table facing the golf course with a mountain silhouette in the background. —Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 8 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