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
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From the central open-air firepit of the Great Porch, to the playful tile spewed throughout various common spaces and the 65 cabins and cottages, the design of Wildflower is exquisite.
—Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
The cocktails are thoughtful and clean, the wine list smartly edited, and the view of Franklin’s historic downtown feels especially charming by the glow of the rooftop firepits.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 17 July 2025
Veranda bar is also outdoors for guests to grab a cocktail and sit by the firepits with a view of Marine Creek.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Photo : Krafty Photos A seating area surrounds a firepit on the grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
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Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
The cocktails are thoughtful and clean, the wine list smartly edited, and the view of Franklin’s historic downtown feels especially charming by the glow of the rooftop firepits.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 17 July 2025
Veranda bar is also outdoors for guests to grab a cocktail and sit by the firepits with a view of Marine Creek.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025
Photo : Krafty Photos A seating area surrounds a firepit on the grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
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“Firepit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firepit. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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