[
US
/ˈfaɪɝˌpɫeɪs/
]
[ UK /fˈaɪəpleɪs/ ]
[ UK /fˈaɪəpleɪs/ ]
NOUN
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an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
the hearth was black with the charcoal of many fires
the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it
he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it
How To Use fireplace In A Sentence
- He stared off toward a cluster of people near the fireplace and I followed his gaze.
- This gorgeous, homemade tiki fireplace complete with smoking nostrils is lavishly documented in this build log. Boing Boing: February 12, 2006 - February 18, 2006 Archives
- She slowly walks to the small open fireplace and carefully lights the incense and stands it in the ash. She steps back with her palms held in prayer and begins to chant.
- On either side of the white marble fireplace were swan-necked gas lamps that still worked. Times, Sunday Times
- The other three stood by the fireplace, Rudi leaning against the overmantel. Royal Flash
- Period features throughout include marble fireplaces and decorative plasterwork. Times, Sunday Times
- The fireplace really suited the rustic cabin setting.
- Decorated in pale green, it has decorative ceiling plasterwork, a white marble fireplace and French doors to the back garden.
- Also off the hallway is a sitting room with an antique reproduction fireplace.
- To the left the spacious drawing room includes a stone fireplace with matching hearth and log store.