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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With heated floors, gas fireplaces, and large soaking tubs, the rooms here are the ideal place to warm up from the chilly winter weather.
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
There, visitors will find a chic outdoor seating setup, a few fireplaces to keep warm in the mild Southern California winters, and even an expansive bar and grill area.
—Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
This includes a large sofa, which can be swapped out for a sofa bed to increase sleeping capacity, plus there's a fireplace and an area for a TV.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
The double lounge, in particular, oozes panache with its deep, velvet sofas, a state-of-the-art fireplace and marble tables.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
There, visitors will find a chic outdoor seating setup, a few fireplaces to keep warm in the mild Southern California winters, and even an expansive bar and grill area.
—Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
This includes a large sofa, which can be swapped out for a sofa bed to increase sleeping capacity, plus there's a fireplace and an area for a TV.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 11 Dec. 2024
The double lounge, in particular, oozes panache with its deep, velvet sofas, a state-of-the-art fireplace and marble tables.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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