# fireplace

/ˈfaɪɝˌpɫeɪs/ (US) · /fˈaɪəpleɪs/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fireplace
Updated: 2026-05-05

## Definition

a place in a wall where you burn wood or coal to heat a room. It often has a metal grate and a chimney.

For teachers: 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.

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