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fireplace Definition

fire·place (fīrplās′)

noun

  1. a place for a fire, esp. an open place built in a wall, at the base of a chimney
  2. a masonry structure or metal frame with a grill for outdoor cooking over an open fire

fireplace Synonyms

fireplace

n.

fireplace Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • woodburner: Living room - 10m x 4m, tile floor, 3 sets French doors, marble fireplace with woodburner.
  • hearth: Stone fireplace with open hearth ( flue not tested ).
  • stove: Open fireplace with fitted villager log burning stove on a slate hearth.
  • mantel: SITTING ROOM ( 16'10 x 14'10 ) feature stone fireplace with oak mantel.
  • mantle: Double panel radiator, two double glazed windows, open fireplace with timber mantle surround and arched cast iron inset.
  • lintel: Sitting room has fireplace with stone lintel, large open fire with wood burning stove, beams, desk, sofa and easy chairs.

Converse of object

carve: In the early 17th century a magnificent carved oak fireplace surround was installed at Reigate Priory around the Howard stone fireplace.

Adjective modifier

  • ornate: This is a large rectangular room with two ornate fireplaces - French doors open onto the front lawns.
  • Victorian: The original Victorian fireplaces were still in position in every room.
  • ornamental: The sitting/dining-room, formerly two separate rooms, is very spacious with ornamental fireplaces at either end of the room.
  • decorative: We can also produce made to order decorative fireplaces.
  • open: The cozy lounge has an open fireplace with a free supply of logs or coal.

Modifies a noun

  • mantel: On the fireplace mantel, pictures fall and knickknacks topple over.
  • recess: Old fireplace recess, with timber lintel, housing a cream, four oven oil-fired Aga.

Noun used with modifier

  • inglenook: There is a large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove.
  • marble: The focal point of the room is the new marble style feature fireplace with living flame open grate fire.
  • granite: Open granite fireplace with stable door leading to the garden.
  • stone: Plot 1 will have a stone fireplace surround in the living room.
  • wood-burning: Smoke Any kind of smoke, whether it is cigarette smoke or smoke from your wood-burning fireplace, can cause damage to your collection.
  • brick: Brick fireplace with cast iron log burning stove on a brick hearth.

Browse dictionary entries near fireplace

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