fireplace
//ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs//
Noun
fireplaceSingular
fireplacesPlural
1
A structure made of brick, stone, or metal designed to contain a fire, typically built into a wall and used for heating a room or for decorative purposes.
We sat by the fireplace to warm up on the cold winter night.
2
The area or space in front of or around such a structure, often considered a focal point of a room.
The family gathered around the fireplace on Christmas Eve.