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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Off the kitchen, there’s a roomy, casual breakfast nook and seating area with a fireplace and wet bar.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
Here, guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and a warm, inviting lounge with a fireplace that’s ideal post-ski for chatting it up with your fellow travelers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
The 118 guest rooms are housed in adobe buildings and feature a modern, desert-style aesthetic with wood furnishings and private patios—some with tiled fireplaces.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
The room appears to open onto another indoor/outdoor living area equipped with a fireplace.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2025
Here, guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea, and a warm, inviting lounge with a fireplace that’s ideal post-ski for chatting it up with your fellow travelers.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
The 118 guest rooms are housed in adobe buildings and feature a modern, desert-style aesthetic with wood furnishings and private patios—some with tiled fireplaces.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
The room appears to open onto another indoor/outdoor living area equipped with a fireplace.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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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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