fireplace

/ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
noun
  1. A structure in a room where a fire is built for heating or decoration, usually made of brick or stone and connected to a chimney.
    • She hung stockings on the fireplace for Christmas.
    • The old house had a large stone fireplace in the living room.
    • We sat by the fireplace and roasted marshmallows.
  2. The area around a fireplace, including the hearth and mantel, often used as a focal point in a room.
    • He placed a vase of flowers on the fireplace mantel.
    • They decorated the fireplace with candles and pinecones.
    • The cat curled up on the rug in front of the fireplace.
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