Fireplace

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs/

Definitions of fireplace

noun a structure made of brick, stone, or metal that holds an open fire in a house or room

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sit by the fireplace and read a book.

A2 The fireplace in the cabin kept us warm during the winter.

B1 We gathered around the fireplace to toast marshmallows.

B2 The fireplace in the living room is made of beautiful marble.

C1 The intricate carvings on the fireplace mantle were handcrafted by a skilled artisan.

C2 The grand fireplace in the mansion was the focal point of the room, with a roaring fire crackling inside.

Examples of fireplace in a Sentence

formal The elegant living room was adorned with a grand fireplace.

informal Let's gather around the fireplace and roast marshmallows.

slang The fireplace in that cabin is lit, let's chill there.

figurative Her passion for literature was like a cozy fireplace on a cold winter night.

Grammatical Forms of fireplace

• past tense: fireplaced
• plural: fireplaces
• comparative: more fireplace
• superlative: most fireplace
• present tense: fireplace
• future tense: will fireplace
• perfect tense: have fireplaced
• continuous tense: is fireplacing
• singular: fireplace
• positive degree: fireplace
• infinitive: to fireplace
• gerund: fireplacing
• participle: fireplacing

Origin and Evolution of fireplace

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'fireplace' originated from the Middle English term 'firre place' which referred to a place for a fire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'fireplace' evolved to specifically refer to a structure built to contain a fire within a home for heating and cooking purposes.