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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Stepping inside, visitors are greeted by a double-sided masonry fireplace that anchors the entryway and separates it from a cozy sitting area and an open dining space.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
The fireplace was under attack.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
The interior features a fireplace.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The grounds include a large pool that has been resurfaced, an outdoor kitchen, a putting green, an oversized veranda, multiple fireplaces and several water features.
—David Caraccio
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
The fireplace was under attack.
—Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
The interior features a fireplace.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The grounds include a large pool that has been resurfaced, an outdoor kitchen, a putting green, an oversized veranda, multiple fireplaces and several water features.
—David Caraccio
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fireplace
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 2 Jun. 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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