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

There is also a second lounge space, which doubles as an entertaining center, and it comes with a cozy fireplace, a foosball table, and access to the patio.

From MarketWatch

The master bedroom comes complete with wide glass doors that open up to the home’s sprawling backyard, which features a pool, spa, fireplace, and a detached guesthouse.

From MarketWatch

Dabbing at the sweat on her forehead with a lace hankie, she pushed into the room and collapsed dramatically into a rocking chair near the empty fireplace.

From Literature

Vida – Walking up to Vida, you’re welcomed by the glow of a fireplace and an inviting stretch of outdoor seating — an early hint at the care that defines the experience inside.

From Salon

According to that description, the home featured a spacious main living area with a “romantic fireplace” as well as “walls of glass” that opened up to a huge deck overlooking the ocean.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• chimney
• furnace
• stove