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

Complete with firepits and modern seating, these outdoor decks are open year-round, subject to weather. —Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024

Authorities found Michael's body buried beneath a firepit and concrete slab in the backyard. —Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 27 Nov. 2024

An emergency burn ban in effect for all Connecticut state parks, forests and wildlife management areas prohibits use of all outdoor grills, firepits, campfires and any outdoor flames. —John Bacon, USA TODAY, 12 Nov. 2024

This one-bedroom, 1.5-bath tower, built for two guests, comes with a full kitchen, wrap-around deck, and a common area with a firepit and yard games. —Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above