fireplace

American  

[fahyuhr-pleys] / ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs /

noun

1. the part of a chimney that opens into a room and in which fuel is burned; hearth.

2. any open structure, usually of masonry, for keeping a fire, as at a campsite.

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fireplace British  

/ ˈfaɪəˌpleɪs /

noun

1. an open recess in a wall of a room, at the base of a chimney, etc, for a fire; hearth

2. an authorized place or installation for outside cooking, esp by a roadside

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Etymology

Origin of fireplace

First recorded in 1645–55; fire + place

Example Sentences

My wet clothes clung to my goose-bumped skin, and I leaned over and flipped the switch to light the gas fireplace.

From Literature

Two L-shaped couches frame the living space, which also features its own fireplace to add another level of comfort and charm.

From MarketWatch

Additional eco-friendly luxury features are the “water vapor fireplaces,” built-in water filtration, and air ventilation system, which “ensure a healthy lifestyle at all times.”

From MarketWatch

A long table sits at its center, flanked by a knight, a digital fireplace and weaponry.

From Los Angeles Times

The kitchen also emphasizes an open floor plan that shows off their chic living area, which boasts an elegant marble fireplace.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• chimney
• furnace
• stove