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

Conclude the evening whipping up some s’mores by the firepit. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024

Guests are treated to a continental breakfast each morning, and they’re encouraged to congregate around the backyard firepits in the evening. —Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2024

Photo : David Fitzgerald The lounging spot is warmed by a firepit. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2024

The lot includes a patio surrounded by aspens with hot tub, firepit, and grill, plus access to hiking trails; the slopes, golf, and shops are a five-minute drive. —The Week Staff, theweek, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above