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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Kardashian’s cozy setting featured soft cream couches and a warm fireplace under the living room’s lighting.
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
The predominantly wooden interior, featuring forest green shelving and brown leather seating, evokes the charm of a classic room with a fireplace.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 30 May 2024
Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
Activities and Amenities Plenty of lounge chairs surround The Riding Academy’s freeform swimming pool, which is at the heart of the hotel in an oversized courtyard complete with a separate water splash area for kids and an outdoor fireplace that’s a lovely place to gather in the evenings.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
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Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024
The predominantly wooden interior, featuring forest green shelving and brown leather seating, evokes the charm of a classic room with a fireplace.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 30 May 2024
Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area.
—Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 29 May 2024
Activities and Amenities Plenty of lounge chairs surround The Riding Academy’s freeform swimming pool, which is at the heart of the hotel in an oversized courtyard complete with a separate water splash area for kids and an outdoor fireplace that’s a lovely place to gather in the evenings.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2024
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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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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