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fireplace
noun fire·place \-ˌplās\
: a specially built place in a room where a fire can be built
Full Definition of FIREPLACE
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
— fire·placed \-ˌplāst\ adjective
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First Known Use of FIREPLACE
1669
Rhymes with FIREPLACE
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FIREPLACE Defined for Kids
fireplace
noun fire·place \ˈfīr-ˌplās\
Definition of FIREPLACE for Kids
: a structure with a hearth on which an open fire can be built (as for heating)
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