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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For cozy nights in, the family room with a second fireplace is the perfect spot to unwind.
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Lindsey Hanna Design transformed a Mediterranean-style home from the 2000s into a contemporary retreat, complete with a stylish steel fireplace and RH table in the dining room.
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The primary living space is warmed by a log-burning fireplace and leads to a kitchen galley partially illuminated by a skylight.
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Stretching out over around 2 acres, the property includes 424 West Wakefield Blvd., a guest cottage adding around 600 square feet with a stone fireplace, kitchen, bath, patio and dock.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
Lindsey Hanna Design transformed a Mediterranean-style home from the 2000s into a contemporary retreat, complete with a stylish steel fireplace and RH table in the dining room.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
The primary living space is warmed by a log-burning fireplace and leads to a kitchen galley partially illuminated by a skylight.
—Richard Lane, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
Stretching out over around 2 acres, the property includes 424 West Wakefield Blvd., a guest cottage adding around 600 square feet with a stone fireplace, kitchen, bath, patio and dock.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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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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