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
Barbara A. LeitchFor 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
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
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The firepit has other highlights, too, like its adjustable heat controls, burner cover that allows the firepit to turn into a coffee table, and an all-weather fabric cover that will keep the fire pit protected in between s’more sessions.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2024
Guests can enjoy cocktails around a firepit, or stay inside and gaze at the bar’s collection of 500 custom gold bars.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
The generous firepit area with gas piped in from the house is an outdoor gathering and entertaining spot.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
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
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2024
Guests can enjoy cocktails around a firepit, or stay inside and gaze at the bar’s collection of 500 custom gold bars.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 3 June 2024
The generous firepit area with gas piped in from the house is an outdoor gathering and entertaining spot.
—Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for firepit
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“Firepit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firepit. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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