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

Although the interior of the dwelling is certainly luxurious, the exterior somehow tops it with its “luxurious heated saltwater lap pool with updated equipment, a convenient cabana bath, and a gas firepit—all set against the tranquil waterfront backdrop.”

From MarketWatch

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 Literature

I move to the other side of the firepit before calling.

From Literature

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

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