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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Featuring a large great room with a wood-burning gas fireplace at the center of the house, the home also includes eat-in kitchen space, a formal dining area, and a primary bedroom situated in its own wing.
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 10 May 2024
Adventurous and cutting-edge yet livable, the home also has a gym, office, movie theater, private terrace with a fireplace and ample seating area, and direct beach access.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
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Matthew Glowicki, The Courier-Journal, 10 May 2024
Adventurous and cutting-edge yet livable, the home also has a gym, office, movie theater, private terrace with a fireplace and ample seating area, and direct beach access.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 15 May. 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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