fireplace
noun
fire·place
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplās 
1
: a framed opening made in a chimney to hold an open fire : hearth
also
: a metal container with a smoke pipe used for the same purpose
2
: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire
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The circular 1882 Lobby Bar (named for the year of the hotel’s founding) has a captivating night sky mural on its ceiling, while a cozy lobby fireplace makes an inviting respite on cold winter days.
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Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The home was built with Flemish bond brickwork and slate roofing and has its original millwork, hardwood floors, formal entertaining spaces and eight fireplaces, according to the listing.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
That sense of exclusivity carries over to the rest of the public areas, and the fireplace lounge, which is as popular with guests as with locals, feels contained but not walled off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Beneath an old wood ceiling is a fireplace and, just beyond, a replica of the lantern that guided Paul Revere when alerting the revolutionary militia that the British were arriving.
—Jayson Buford, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
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Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The home was built with Flemish bond brickwork and slate roofing and has its original millwork, hardwood floors, formal entertaining spaces and eight fireplaces, according to the listing.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
That sense of exclusivity carries over to the rest of the public areas, and the fireplace lounge, which is as popular with guests as with locals, feels contained but not walled off.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
Beneath an old wood ceiling is a fireplace and, just beyond, a replica of the lantern that guided Paul Revere when alerting the revolutionary militia that the British were arriving.
—Jayson Buford, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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fireplace
noun
fire·place
-ˌplās
1
: a framed opening in a chimney to hold an open fire
2
: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire
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