fireplace

noun
  1. 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. noun
    They 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.
  2. The part of a chimney or hearth where the fire is made; the hearth itself. noun
    She 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.