fireplace
noun
fire·place
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplās 
1
: a framed opening made in a chimney to hold an open fire : hearth
also
: a metal container with a smoke pipe used for the same purpose
2
: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire
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The industrial-chic interior features concrete floors and a grey granite bar, while the outdoor patio, separated by steel garage doors, has a 30-foot fireplace and DJ booth.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The interior features a fireplace.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
On the second floor is the primary bedrooms suite with two walk-in closets, one and a half bathrooms and a fireplace.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
There’s like these giant dogs walking around, and the lobby is just so inviting with this big fireplace.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
The interior features a fireplace.
—Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 2 May 2026
On the second floor is the primary bedrooms suite with two walk-in closets, one and a half bathrooms and a fireplace.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
There’s like these giant dogs walking around, and the lobby is just so inviting with this big fireplace.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 May 2026
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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fireplace
noun
fire·place
-ˌplās
1
: a framed opening in a chimney to hold an open fire
2
: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire
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