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

In total, the location will have more than 45 pools divided between an adults-only section and a a family-friendly area, plus cold plunges, firepits and a large freshwater pool. —Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025

The deck space is bliss for morning coffee moments, and the firepit is begging for s’mores. —Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025

Those seeking sunshine on outdoor decks around the airport can find firepits and views of aircraft coming and going. —Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025

Amenities include four restaurants (chef Vivian Howard recently opened Theodosia), two pools, a spa, outdoor firepits, and beach chairs and umbrellas. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above