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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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And as Michael and Maya stood round the firepit before heading to bed - or the turret in Maya's case - she looked like a dead woman walking.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

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

Nathan placed the kettle onto the charred rectangular cast iron grate that was next to the firepit.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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