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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The night’s slight chill is perfect for a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon by an indoor fireplace or outdoor firepit.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Stay at the Swiftwater, which opened in 2024 and features an indoor-outdoor pool, a firepit, and a cocktail bar serving espresso martini flights.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Autumn in this subtly shifting terrain brings temperate days for adventuring and arts festival-hopping — and cool nights for stargazing and firepit lounging.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The adults-only rooftop bar is the perfect sundowner spot with a firepit and views of Stellenbosch’s Helderberg mountains.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
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Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Stay at the Swiftwater, which opened in 2024 and features an indoor-outdoor pool, a firepit, and a cocktail bar serving espresso martini flights.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Autumn in this subtly shifting terrain brings temperate days for adventuring and arts festival-hopping — and cool nights for stargazing and firepit lounging.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
The adults-only rooftop bar is the perfect sundowner spot with a firepit and views of Stellenbosch’s Helderberg mountains.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Firepit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firepit. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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