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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Smaller groups can comfortably fit into a 458-square foot Mountain View Cottage or 450 square foot Luxury Studio, both outfitted with wood-burning fireplaces, vintage artwork and private patios.
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Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
There’s an outdoor fireplace oven, and along with the main residence there are two detached bedroom suites and a music-studio guest house.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
Guests settled near roaring fireplaces to continue the fashion discourse well into the night, warming themselves against the evening’s chill at what may have been the most stylish livestream party in town.
—Vogue, 7 May 2025
Built in the Greek Revival style and five stories tall, Stanton Hall showcases massive French gold-leaf mirrors, Italian marble fireplace mantles, ornate grillwork and elaborate furniture.
—Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
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Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
There’s an outdoor fireplace oven, and along with the main residence there are two detached bedroom suites and a music-studio guest house.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
Guests settled near roaring fireplaces to continue the fashion discourse well into the night, warming themselves against the evening’s chill at what may have been the most stylish livestream party in town.
—Vogue, 7 May 2025
Built in the Greek Revival style and five stories tall, Stanton Hall showcases massive French gold-leaf mirrors, Italian marble fireplace mantles, ornate grillwork and elaborate furniture.
—Amy Bentley, Oc Register, 7 May 2025
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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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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