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
Wine Enthusiast MagazineExamples of firepit in a Sentence
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Other rooftops feature decks with lounge chairs and firepits, offering views of the Space Needle in one direction and waterfront sunsets in the other.
—Mike Baker, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Hotel second-floor patio connected to Ember & Ice lounge, boasts several seating areas, firepits, its own bar and a great view overlooking the Vikings practice field.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 May 2024
The latest partnership is with Solo Stove, the company that makes those steel backyard firepits that have soared in popularity over the past few years, and the whiskey is a blend of wheat and rye that was aged in barrels charred by one of these stoves.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
Shop patio furniture like outdoor sets, benches, and firepits, as well as outdoor decor, including rugs, planters, string lights, and more for up to 68 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Photo : Tim Waltman The firepit surrounded by lounge seating.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
There’s a beach firepit lounge, bicycles, a fitness center overlooking the lagoon, and a tennis and pickleball court.
—Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
The outdoor lounge features two firepits, cozy outdoor seating, and an indoor tap wall offering self-serve beer, seltzer, kombucha, hard cider, wine, and mixed drinks.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Surrounding each dome is a private, wraparound deck outfitted with a gas firepit, free-standing hammock, and seating.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
Mike Baker, New York Times, 29 May 2024
Hotel second-floor patio connected to Ember & Ice lounge, boasts several seating areas, firepits, its own bar and a great view overlooking the Vikings practice field.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 23 May 2024
The latest partnership is with Solo Stove, the company that makes those steel backyard firepits that have soared in popularity over the past few years, and the whiskey is a blend of wheat and rye that was aged in barrels charred by one of these stoves.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 May 2024
Shop patio furniture like outdoor sets, benches, and firepits, as well as outdoor decor, including rugs, planters, string lights, and more for up to 68 percent off.
—Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Photo : Tim Waltman The firepit surrounded by lounge seating.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
There’s a beach firepit lounge, bicycles, a fitness center overlooking the lagoon, and a tennis and pickleball court.
—Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
The outdoor lounge features two firepits, cozy outdoor seating, and an indoor tap wall offering self-serve beer, seltzer, kombucha, hard cider, wine, and mixed drinks.
—Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 11 Apr. 2024
Surrounding each dome is a private, wraparound deck outfitted with a gas firepit, free-standing hammock, and seating.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
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“Firepit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firepit. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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