firepit

American  

[fahyuhr-pit] / ˈfaɪərˌpɪt /

noun

1. a pit dug into the ground or made from stones, masonry, etc., for keeping a fire used for cooking or warmth.

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Etymology

Origin of firepit

fire + pit ¹

Example Sentences

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firepit

Outside, the property’s balcony has ample room for sitting and dining areas, with the current configuration also set up to include a firepit for cozy evenings under the stars.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 2, 2026

Faraaz, the youngest of the group at 22, was the first to be voted out around the firepit during the endgame, leaving Rachel and Steven to team up to knock out Jack.

From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026

It’s on the hiking trails, for instance, where he does his best songwriting, and it’s around the firepit where he and Fuentes share their deepest conversations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026

While there is ample space for entertaining inside the property, perhaps the most alluring living area is outside, where there is a picturesque firepit, seating area, and an outdoor shower and sauna.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2025

She grinned and walked back over to the firepit and started pushing the loden-stone through the debris, hunting for more scales.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss