fireplace

noun

fire·​place ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplās How to pronounce fireplace (audio)
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 adjective

Examples of fireplace in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web White likes to stay at the boutique Newpark Resort, where rooms offer fireplaces and private decks with hot tubs. Nina Kokotas Hahn, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2024 Opposite the stage is a large lounge area with fireplaces and reading nooks, with a bar slinging cocktails for the adults and slushies for the kids. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024 Nearby, the formal dining room is decked out with backlit Italian quartzite wall panels behind floating glass shelves, another stone fireplace, and a high-gloss lacquered ceiling with ornamental antique molding. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024 Luckily, Better Homes & Gardens exclusive Walmart collection is brimming with patio furniture, outdoor fireplaces, and planters. Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2024 The adjacent family room and conversationalist living room feature a grand fireplace that brings everyone together. Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2024 Outdoor amenities include a swimming pool with a tiled spa and kitchen with a fireplace. Lauren Beale, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024 The open space features subtle floral wallpaper, tables and booths topped with white flowers and candles and a private dining room with its own fireplace. The Arizona Republic, 26 Feb. 2024 Out back, the park-like grounds encircle an outdoor fireplace flanked by its own lounge area, and there are multiple spaces dedicated to al fresco dining or sunbathing. James McClain, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fireplace was in 1611

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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fireplace

noun
fire·​place -ˌplās How to pronounce fireplace (audio)
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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