fireplace
noun
fire·place
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Definition of fireplace
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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Other Words from fireplace
fireplaced
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of fireplace in a Sentence
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The living room in front has a fireplace and bay windows. — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, "For sale: There’s room at the top in these Randolph and Norwell homes," 17 Aug. 2019 The living room and family room each have a fireplace, as does the master suite. — courant.com, "Property of the Week: 5 Stonebridge Lane, West Hartford," 2 Aug. 2019 Another guest room on the second floor has a fireplace as well as a rooftop deck. — Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, "6,500-square-foot Troy farmhouse is in meticulous condition," 5 July 2019 The 2002 home has a large stone fireplace and an open kitchen. — Ruth Bloomfield, WSJ, "A London Rental Reaches for the Stars," 5 Sep. 2018 Some rooms are named after the region's enormous estates, and have fireplaces and separate sitting areas. — Laura Ratliff, Condé Nast Traveler, "3 Best Day Trips from Washington, D.C.," 24 July 2018 Only king suites have fireplaces; three rooms include bathtubs. — Jeanne Cooper, SFChronicle.com, "Suite Spot: Cameron’s Inn, Half Moon Bay," 12 July 2018 The building has a brick fireplace which gives off a sense of home and comfort. — Rachel Scaman, Aurora Beacon-News, "Guide to outdoor dining in Chicago suburbs: Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora," 5 July 2018 Both the family room and master bedroom have fireplaces. — Robert Gundran, azcentral, "Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher, retired Detroit Lion buy Paradise Valley houses," 2 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'fireplace.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for fireplace
fireplace
noun
English Language Learners Definition of fireplace
: a specially built place in a room where a fire can be built
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fireplace
noun
fire·place
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Kids Definition of fireplace
: a structure with a hearth on which an open fire can be built (as for heating)
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