fireplace
noun
fire·place
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplās 
1
: 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
2
: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire
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Placing their bed near a heat source, like a radiator or a fireplace, can also help keeping them warm and happy.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Only a fireplace and chimney could be distinguished from a sea of ashes — one of thousands of structures that have burned in the last two days as fires rage across the Los Angeles area.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Outside, guests can relax in the villa's private garden, which features a 46-foot-long indoor/outdoor pool, bar, lounge, and a cozy fireplace with views of the forest and the rocky peaks looming beyond.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Photo : Concierge Auctions The formal dining room has a fireplace and an intimate four-seat dining area surrounded by windows.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Only a fireplace and chimney could be distinguished from a sea of ashes — one of thousands of structures that have burned in the last two days as fires rage across the Los Angeles area.
—Philissa Cramer, Sun Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
Outside, guests can relax in the villa's private garden, which features a 46-foot-long indoor/outdoor pool, bar, lounge, and a cozy fireplace with views of the forest and the rocky peaks looming beyond.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Photo : Concierge Auctions The formal dining room has a fireplace and an intimate four-seat dining area surrounded by windows.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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fireplace
noun
fire·place
-ˌplās
1
: a framed opening in a chimney to hold an open fire
2
: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire
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