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

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

We’ve been together 12 years, and one of my favorite things is to come home, and we have a firepit outside our house here or in Malibu we have a beautiful balcony overlooking the beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

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

As the eagle flew above the firepit, Loki found himself falling, still grasping his spear, and he tumbled onto the grass.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman