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

The house in the small town had a large fireplace and a gas stove, providing warmth and the ability to cook regardless of the blackouts.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Related Words

• chimney
• furnace
• stove