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 cozy fireplace and large, arched window that allows for natural light to flood inside.

From MarketWatch

Another living area boasts similar crown moldings, a cozy fireplace, and large windows that allow natural light to flood inside.

From MarketWatch

The entry to the nearly 1,500-square-foot house opens to a living room with a fireplace.

From Washington Post

Along with a main entertaining room featuring an indoor/outdoor rock fireplace, the Parr House will include an art studio, kitchen, dining room, boardroom and five bedrooms.

From Los Angeles Times

Sold fully furnished; three bedrooms, two baths, Southern Pine paneling throughout, terrazzo tile floors, vaulted ceilings with wood beams, fireplace; 1,575 square feet.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• chimney
• furnace
• stove