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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As evening sets in, grab a front-row seat by the water to catch the sunset, then cozy up under twinkling café lights with a s’mores kit in hand, perfect for roasting around the resort’s firepit.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Wood Ash Using the ashes from your fireplace or firepit is a no-cost, DIY approach to raising soil pH and adding calcium, potassium, and other nutrients to your soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
The many thoughtful amenities include s’more kits for the firepit out on the deck, and fragrant toiletries from Baja Botanica.
—Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
Gather the gang for a dip in the backyard hot tub, burn through your Goodreads list in the hammocks, or hang out by the firepit after hours.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
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Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 20 May 2025
Wood Ash Using the ashes from your fireplace or firepit is a no-cost, DIY approach to raising soil pH and adding calcium, potassium, and other nutrients to your soil.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
The many thoughtful amenities include s’more kits for the firepit out on the deck, and fragrant toiletries from Baja Botanica.
—Anya Von Bremzen, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
Gather the gang for a dip in the backyard hot tub, burn through your Goodreads list in the hammocks, or hang out by the firepit after hours.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Firepit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firepit. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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