fireplace
noun
the part of a chimney that opens into a room and in which fuel is burned; hearth.
fireplaces
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pluralof fireplace.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Video of the fire aftermath on Sunday showed scores of homes burned to the ground, with only their brick fireplaces and foundations remaining, while other houses nearby escaped practically unscathed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
The tabletop fireplaces were previously sold between 2018 and 2024 and ranged in price from $35 to $105.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Uniformed doormen greet guests at the entrance, while chandeliers, fireplaces and classic architectural details reinforce the hotel’s historic character.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
The brownstone has fireplaces, and all the woodwork is original.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Like the women who sat in front of roaring fireplaces, drinking tea incessantly from silver trays full of scones and crumpets.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
