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

There are plenty of ways to make the most of your landscape, from cozy firepits to sit-and-stay-awhile benches to garden beds and twinkly string lights overhead. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025

People cannot use firepits or burn recreational open fires, a press release said. —Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2025

After a busy day in the great outdoors, guests can unwind around the property's communal firepit and take in the sights and sounds of the Pacific (the beach is just a ten-minute walk). —Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025

In the meantime, the group Friends of Waterfront Park is holding regular events along the waterfront, to include firepit socials and walking tours. —Melissa Santos, Axios, 6 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above