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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Also on site: a lounge with a wood-burning fireplace, a tennis court, a heated seasonal pool, an outdoor firepit (BYO s’mores supplies), and a fitness center with Peloton bikes.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
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Hidden Gem in Frederiksberg
Perks: Garden, woodburning stove, outdoor firepit
The Frederiksberg neighborhood in the center of Copenhagen is known as the city within the city.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
On the lower terrace, a firepit is nestled among mature fig, lemon, and lime trees—perfect for long evenings under the stars.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
What's next: As warmer weather arrives, Keyser and Bishop plan to add outdoor patio seating with firepits that will significantly expand the bar's 50-person capacity.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
From $259 per night. BOOK NOW Courtesy of Airbnb
Courtesy of Airbnb
Courtesy of Airbnb
Hidden Gem in Frederiksberg
Perks: Garden, woodburning stove, outdoor firepit
The Frederiksberg neighborhood in the center of Copenhagen is known as the city within the city.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 14 May 2025
On the lower terrace, a firepit is nestled among mature fig, lemon, and lime trees—perfect for long evenings under the stars.
—Rowan Briggs, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
What's next: As warmer weather arrives, Keyser and Bishop plan to add outdoor patio seating with firepits that will significantly expand the bar's 50-person capacity.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for firepit
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“Firepit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firepit. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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