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

And at the end of a long day, the firepit was a great place to usher in the evening. —Victoria Malloy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2024

The two-level aft deck centers around a singular infinity pool that waterfalls from one level to the next, while the bow is equipped with a plush lounge and firepit. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 May 2024

Wrapping around their 4,400-square-foot home, the space boasts two ponds with waterfalls, a large dining and entertaining spot, and a firepit area. —Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 14 Mar. 2024

Sign up The Washington Park lot has a lawn, raised patio with firepit, and established plantings and trees; the Arboretum and Lake Washington are nearby. —The Week Us, theweek, 7 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above