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

For 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

… 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

Examples of firepit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And of course, the iconic firepit is back in the villa. —Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 14 Jan. 2025

Photo: Century 21 This house is small, but it’s got a lot going on — there’s an aboveground pool with a wraparound deck, a hot tub, a firepit, and a creek. —Clio Chang, Curbed, 10 Jan. 2025

But then again, most curling rinks don’t offer firepits, mulled wine or fondue. —Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 3 Jan. 2025

In this dry corner of Southern California, January through April is reliably sunny and warm, with daytime temps in the 70s and 80s, and nights just cool enough to nudge you toward your hotel’s firepit lounge. —David Hochman, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above