Meaning & use
fireplace
An open recess in a wall, typically built of brick or stone, in which a fire can be lit for heating a room.
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The family gathered around the fireplace to warm up after playing in the snow.
A stack of firewood sat beside the fireplace, ready for the cold evening ahead.
A note on using this word
Hearth more specifically refers to the floor of a fireplace, while fireplace refers to the whole structure.
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