fireplace

noun/ˈfaɪərpleɪs/

Frequency rank: #7,308 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

An open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be lit for heating a room.

Illustration for the English word “fireplace”

Example sentence

The family gathered around the fireplace to stay warm on the cold winter evening.

Synonyms & related words

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