fireplace

noun

fire·place ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplās

: a framed opening made in a chimney to hold an open fire : hearth

also : a metal container with a smoke pipe used for the same purpose

: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire

fireplaced

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplāst

adjective

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Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. —

Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024 The three-bedroom main house has three wood-burning fireplaces, a chef's kitchen, a living room with vaulted, beamed ceilings, and French doors opening on the terraces. —

The Week Staff, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024 Joel Pitra Photo: Joel Pitra The living area has an original wood-burning fireplace. —

Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024 Back at the cabin, relax by the indoor fireplace or hang outside after dusk to watch for one of the Upper Peninsula’s greatest treats: the aurora borealis. —

Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fireplace