fireplace
- A structure, usually made of brick, stone, or metal, designed to contain a fire for heating or aesthetic purposes, typically built into the wall of a room. nounThey gathered around the fireplace to warm up after coming in from the snow.The living room was cozy, with a large fireplace crackling in the corner.
- The part of a chimney or hearth where the fire is made; the hearth itself. nounShe cleaned out the ashes from the fireplace before setting a new fire.The fireplace was the focal point of the room, adorned with a beautiful mantel.