Synonyms for

Fireplace

Verb / ˈfaɪɜ:ˌpleɪs / Another word for fireplace — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a structure made of brick, stone, or metal that is used to contain a fire, especially one in a house

Synonyms & similar words

openfireplace hearth hearth firebox inglenook furnace stove oven grate flue mantel chimney brazier campfire bonfire blaze flame embers smokestack smoke

Synonyms by register

Formal

hearth chimney breast

Informal

firebox grate

Literary

hearthstone inglenook

Antonyms

exterior outside cold open air unheated space

Common collocations

  • crackling fireplace
  • open fireplace
  • stone fireplace
  • brick fireplace
  • electric fireplace
  • gas fireplace
  • fireplace insert
  • warm fireplace

Word family

noun fireplace
verb fireplace

Usage note

A fireplace is a structure built for containing a fire, typically in a room. While 'hearth' can be a synonym, it often refers more specifically to the floor of the fireplace or the area around it.

Example sentences

  1. I love to sit by the fireplace and read a good book.
  2. We roasted marshmallows in the fireplace last night.
  3. The fireplace is the focal point of the living room.
  4. The cat likes to curl up next to the fireplace.
  5. The fireplace needs to be cleaned before we can use it again.

Quotes

  • The fireplace is the heart of the home. - Unknown
  • A fireplace is the ultimate focal point. - Unknown
  • The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way. And the fireplace we've sat around. - Unknown

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