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

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Oversized Cashmere Wrap This cashmere wrap is the perfect companion for winter treks, morning walks on the beach, or hanging out by the firepit as the sun sets. —

Shalwah Evans, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 This deal on on the bundle, which gets you the firepit, lid, stand, and handy carrying bag. —

Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024 The 2-acre lot, landscaped with 5,000 trees, shrubs, and perennials, has a firepit, pool, spa, farm-to-table garden, and access to Grapevine Lake; downtown Dallas is 40 minutes. —

The Week Staff, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024 Outdoor firepits blaze below as couples snuggle under cozy blankets and children play lifesize games of Connect Four and Chess, awaiting the once-in-a-lifetime night sky phenomena made possible by a historic solar storm this weekend. —

Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for firepit