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

Adirondack chairs surround firepits for gathering while the sun sets, and lawn games are at the ready for a little friendly competition. —Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024

There, the children crowd around a metal firepit and peer at the remnants of their last bonfire. —Jackie Mader, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024

Photo : Rima Shah Lush landscaping surrounds the firepit. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024

The landscaped lot includes a firepit and a fountain. —The Week Staff, theweek, 24 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above