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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While the simple Deluxe Room is ideal for a quick overnight trip, guests looking for a longer stay should spread out in the Junior Suite with Living & Dining Area, which opens onto a semi-private stone patio with a bocce court and a firepit in the warmer months.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Residents should also avoid burning wood in a fireplace or firepit.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 20 May 2026
One of the two living rooms spills out onto an ocean-facing deck anchored by a gas firepit, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
This quiet retreat boasts a private island, lakeside sauna house, sandy beach, and communal firepit.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Residents should also avoid burning wood in a fireplace or firepit.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 20 May 2026
One of the two living rooms spills out onto an ocean-facing deck anchored by a gas firepit, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow ideal for entertaining or quiet evenings.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
This quiet retreat boasts a private island, lakeside sauna house, sandy beach, and communal firepit.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026
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“Firepit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firepit. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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