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

Up a curving staircase in the double-height foyer is a posh primary suite sporting a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, as well as dual walk-in closets and baths. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025

The formal dining with a fireplace, a sunroom, and multiple terraces offer mind-blowing views of Coit Tower, San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate and Bay bridges and the downtown skyline. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025

And also [something] to snuggle up in the winter at home by the fireplace. —Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025

That meant lining the walls with House of Hackney’s Moroccan carpet-style wallpaper and adding a faux fireplace painted with Valspar Berry Brandy to complement the pattern. —Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 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