firepit

noun

fire·​pit ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌpit 

variants or fire pit

plural firepits or fire pits

: a pit dug into the ground or encased in a surrounding structure (as of masonry or steel) in which a fire is kept burning for cooking, warmth, etc.

One description of a Mohawk town noted 36 longhouses, some 80 to 100 feet long … They were constructed of bark over a pole framework, each containing four or five firepits.

—Barbara A. Leitch

For privacy and solar gain, most of the buildings' doors and windows face south, away from neighboring houses, or toward the center courtyard. … A cobblestone firepit invites cooking outdoors on cool evenings.

—Nancy Davidson

… the living room is inviting and alive. It spills out onto a large patio with a barbecue grill, fire pit, pool and hot tub …

—Wine Enthusiast Magazine

Examples of firepit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The view is unbeatable, no matter the season, and best experienced from the hot tub or outdoor firepit. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026

The patio is open year-round and offers heaters and a firepit for cool days. —Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026

Later, there are Fedje island gin and tonics by the firepit at the island’s highest point, then slow games of Rummikub soundtracked by the electronic chill of the Icelandic musician Olafur Arnalds. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

As the sun begins to set, head to the private rooftop pool deck, which has panoramic views, private cabanas, and firepits. —Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above