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firepit

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[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.


Etymology

Origin of firepit

fire + pit 1

Example Sentences

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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

The large, sloping walls feature projections of birds taking flight and sparks rising from the faux firepit in the center of the room, along with detailed illustrations recognizing the region’s Chumash bands.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

A small group of locals have kept a constant presence in the hotel parking lot since then, using a tent as protection from the rain and a metal drum as a firepit.

From New York Times • Mar. 19, 2024

We go out the back gate to the alley and then into the patio next door, decked out with oversized outdoor furniture and a firepit.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

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