firepit
noun
fire·pit
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌpit 
variants
or fire pit
plural firepits or fire pits
: a pit dug into the ground or encased in a surrounding structure (as of masonry or steel) in which a fire is kept burning for cooking, warmth, etc.
One description of a Mohawk town noted 36 longhouses, some 80 to 100 feet long … They were constructed of bark over a pole framework, each containing four or five firepits.—
Barbara A. Leitch
Barbara A. LeitchFor privacy and solar gain, most of the buildings' doors and windows face south, away from neighboring houses, or toward the center courtyard. … A cobblestone firepit invites cooking outdoors on cool evenings.—Nancy Davidson
Nancy Davidson… the living room is inviting and alive. It spills out onto a large patio with a barbecue grill, fire pit, pool and hot tub …—Wine Enthusiast Magazine
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Our destination was Cuyama Buckhorn, a roadside motel that in recent years has been made over into a stylish resort with vintage flourishes, such as bocce courts and firepits ideal for roasting s’mores.
—David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Despite feeling secure in her connection, Walker says she was misled — ultimately left single and vulnerable at the firepit.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 12 June 2025
For most of the week, Charlie languishes on the sidelines, unpicked by any of the girls at the first firepit and beginning to panic by the time of the Bases challenge, where most of the girls have ranked him in fourth place.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Jockey for a picnic table or firepit spot, take a round on the bocce court, and enjoy live music on the outdoor stage while sipping your refreshing glass of summery brews like Palisade Peach or Mountain Beach ($3 during happy hour).
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025
Despite feeling secure in her connection, Walker says she was misled — ultimately left single and vulnerable at the firepit.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 12 June 2025
For most of the week, Charlie languishes on the sidelines, unpicked by any of the girls at the first firepit and beginning to panic by the time of the Bases challenge, where most of the girls have ranked him in fourth place.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 11 June 2025
Jockey for a picnic table or firepit spot, take a round on the bocce court, and enjoy live music on the outdoor stage while sipping your refreshing glass of summery brews like Palisade Peach or Mountain Beach ($3 during happy hour).
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 27 May 2025
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“Firepit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firepit. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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