fireplace
Americannoun
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the part of a chimney that opens into a room and in which fuel is burned; hearth.
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any open structure, usually of masonry, for keeping a fire, as at a campsite.
noun
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an open recess in a wall of a room, at the base of a chimney, etc, for a fire; hearth
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an authorized place or installation for outside cooking, esp by a roadside
Etymology
Origin of fireplace
Example Sentences
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The work will see a staircase tower rebuilt, a large fireplace in the kitchen strengthened, and repairs carried out in the walled garden.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
Meanwhile, the interior of the home features a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art appliances, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, and an elegant double staircase.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026
The house in the small town had a large fireplace and a gas stove, providing warmth and the ability to cook regardless of the blackouts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
It’s a thing of beauty, seeing them all lined up here in front of us by the fireplace.
From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026
A good fireplace that actually gave off heat was a luxury!
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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