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

He built a brick fireplace with a huge chimney pointing straight up at the cloudless sky.

From Literature

While there are no interior photos, the listing notes that the layout features “light-filled living spaces” in an idyllic setting, complete with fireplaces, high ceilings, and hardwood floors.

From MarketWatch

A stone fireplace and concrete foundation were nearby, the last remains of a house that Frank Walker started to build but never finished.

From Los Angeles Times

Upon entering the home, visitors are greeted with an open floor that features an expansive living area complete with ceiling-to-floor windows and a cozy fireplace.

From MarketWatch

Five posed as construction workers, when the real ones took off, and hid a microphone between the wood bin and the fireplace.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• chimney
• furnace
• stove