fireplace
noun
fire·place
ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌplās 
1
: a framed opening made in a chimney to hold an open fire : hearth
also
: a metal container with a smoke pipe used for the same purpose
2
: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire
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The clip also showed Lopez's massive Christmas tree, her fireplace decked out in garland and her decorative tablescape with red floral arrangements, taper candles and dinnerware topped with pink ribbons.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In one room, a high-sided bathtub takes pride of place; an electric fireplace is the focal point of the circular library; and in the bedroom a round skylight opens like the aperture blades of a camera lens.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Justin later shared a selfie in front of a fireplace lined with Christmas stockings, as well as a photo of himself and his wife, Rhode founder Hailey Bieber, bundled up in winter gear.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
Maricopa County has issued a No Burn Day for the county, prohibiting wood burning in fireplaces, outdoor fire pits and igniting fireworks on Christmas Day.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 25 Dec. 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
In one room, a high-sided bathtub takes pride of place; an electric fireplace is the focal point of the circular library; and in the bedroom a round skylight opens like the aperture blades of a camera lens.
—Tom Page, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Justin later shared a selfie in front of a fireplace lined with Christmas stockings, as well as a photo of himself and his wife, Rhode founder Hailey Bieber, bundled up in winter gear.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2025
Maricopa County has issued a No Burn Day for the county, prohibiting wood burning in fireplaces, outdoor fire pits and igniting fireworks on Christmas Day.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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fireplace
noun
fire·place
-ˌplās
1
: a framed opening in a chimney to hold an open fire
2
: an outdoor structure of brick, stone, or metal for an open fire
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