fireplace
word
/ˈfaɪɝˌpɫeɪs/
FY-ur-plays
/fˈaɪəpleɪs/
FY-uh-plays
Definition
A fireplace is a special built-in space in a wall where you can build a fire, usually to heat a room or make it feel cozy.
Usage & Nuances
'Fireplace' is a common noun, used for both traditional wood-burning and modern gas or electric built-ins inside homes. Often used with 'sit by the fireplace', and associated with warmth and comfort; 'hearth' is a more old-fashioned word for the same area.
Spanish: chimeneaPortuguese (BR): lareiraPortuguese (PT): lareiraChinese (Simplified): 壁炉Chinese (Traditional): 壁爐Hindi: अंगीठीArabic: مدفأةBengali: অগ্নিকুণ্ড - চিমনিRussian: каминJapanese: 暖炉Vietnamese: lò sưởiKorean: 벽난로Turkish: şömineUrdu: آتشدانIndonesian: perapian
Example Sentences
We lit a fire in the fireplace to stay warm.
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Let's hang our stockings above the fireplace for Christmas.
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After skiing, we all gathered around the fireplace with hot cocoa.
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The old stone fireplace makes this cabin feel like home.
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There is a fireplace in the living room.
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The cat sleeps by the fireplace every night.
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