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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In the living room, a custom sofa upholstered in Rubelli fabric sits beside the fireplace, while a glass FontanaArte table by Gae Aulenti anchors the room.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
The family room offers a floor-to-ceiling fireplace with a mantel, wood flooring and backyard views.
—Lynn Slaney Silguero, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
While fireplace ashes can be used as a niche cleaning solution, especially in a pinch, Toner doesn't recommend using it as an everyday cleaner.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
There are two cantilevered fireplaces with copper hoods.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
The family room offers a floor-to-ceiling fireplace with a mantel, wood flooring and backyard views.
—Lynn Slaney Silguero, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
While fireplace ashes can be used as a niche cleaning solution, especially in a pinch, Toner doesn't recommend using it as an everyday cleaner.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
There are two cantilevered fireplaces with copper hoods.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Fireplace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireplace. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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