Word Noun
fireplace
n.
countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈfaɪɝˌpɫeɪs/ UK /fˈaɪəpleɪs/ fire·place UK spelling fireplace's, fireplace's
Definition
n.a place in a wall where you burn wood or coal to heat a room. It often has a metal grate and a chimney.
n.an opening in a wall, typically with a hearth and chimney, for burning fuel to provide heat and light.
Examples
“We sat by the fireplace to stay warm.”
“The family gathered around the fireplace to read stories on the cold winter evening.”
“The crackling fire in the stone fireplace cast long, dancing shadows against the rough-hewn walls of the old cottage.”
Etymology
From fire + place.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated