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

After emerging from a bath – Churchill naked and smoking a cigar – walked into the Lincoln Bedroom and saw the spirit of Abraham Lincoln by the fireplace. —James Powel, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025

The restaurant feels like an old English inn, complete with a working fireplace. —Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Oct. 2025

The four-bedroom, three-bathroom home spanned about 3,800 square feet, with wood-burning fireplaces gracing the formal living and dining rooms on the main floor. —Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025

The seating area in front of the fireplace in the gathering room has cozy throws over the chairs and couches. —Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 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