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

Much like the rest of the dwelling, the space has a very muted aesthetic, with textured beige walls and a gray marble fireplace, above which a TV is mounted on the wall.

From MarketWatch

The house has original pine floors, antique chandeliers and nine working fireplaces.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, the interior of the home features a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and an elegant double staircase.

From MarketWatch

Here and there in the parks and along the canals trees began to disappear as people cut them down to heat cookstoves and fireplaces.

From Literature

It added: “Awe-inspiring features abound, including eight spacious en-suite bedrooms with beautifully appointed baths, a guest house complete with a kitchenette, and an intricately paneled study featuring a warm fireplace.”

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• chimney
• furnace
• stove