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

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As the day winds down, catch the sunset from a bayside lounger, sip on a mocktail at Lido Bayside Grill, and then kickback at the outdoor firepit lounge. —

Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025 The landscaped lot has a big front porch, a patio with a flat-screen TV, a firepit, and an outdoor kitchen with a pizza oven. —

The Week Staff, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024 Complementing the chalets are the resort’s signature amenities, including geothermal spa waters, crackling firepits, and in-room fireplaces designed to keep you cozy at night. —

Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 Solo Stove: Solo Stove, known for its smokeless firepits (and a collaboration with Snoop Dogg), has plenty of Black FIREday Deals running, including up to 50% off everything sitewide and a free gift for those who spend $250 or more. —

Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for firepit