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US/ˈfaɪr.pleɪs/
UK/ˈfaɪə.pleɪs/
an open space in the wall of a room where you can burn wood to heat the room
In context
Our homestay in Sa Pa had a real fireplace in the living room.
We sat by the fireplace and drank hot tea after the long walk.
There are family photos on the shelf above the fireplace.
Words that go with fireplace
verb + preposition
- sit by the fireplaceIn winter we love to sit by the fireplace and read.
noun + noun
- stone fireplaceThe old house has a beautiful stone fireplace.
- brick fireplaceThe café has an old brick fireplace in the corner.
noun + preposition
- above the fireplaceA big mirror hangs above the fireplace.
adjective + noun
- open fireplaceAn open fireplace keeps the cabin warm at night.