English · Word Candidate

fireplace

/ˈfaɪəpleɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: fireplaces

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lò sưởi mở để chứa lửa ở chân ống khói

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Noun

Examples

Sepia Delft tiles surrounded the fireplace, their crudely drawn Biblical scenes in faded cyclamen blending with the pinkish pine, while above them, instead of a mantelshelf, there was an archway high enough to form a balcony with slender balusters and a tapestry-hung wall behind.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “fireplace” mean?

An open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney.

Is “fireplace” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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