fireplace
fire-place · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A structure made of brick, stone, or metal designed to contain a fire within a room for heating or ambiance.
- 2.
The opening at the base of a chimney where a fire is made.
Forms
plural: fireplaces
Phrases & expressions
- •by the fireplace — near the fire, often suggesting warmth and comfort
- •gas fireplace — a fireplace that burns gas instead of wood
- •electric fireplace — a heater designed to look like a traditional fireplace
Related words
Etymology
Compound word from fire + place. First recorded in the 17th century. Earlier terms included hearth and fireside.