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Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
FY-er-plays /ˈfʌɪəpleɪs/
Definition
A space in a wall of a room designed to contain a fire, typically made of brick or stone, with a hearth and a chimney above.
Plain meaning
The built-in structure in a room wall designed for burning a fire — with a hearth at the bottom, a surround on the sides, and a chimney above to carry the smoke away.
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Neutral. Standard in domestic, architectural, and interior design contexts.
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Podcast 2 · Daily Use
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Fireplace used naturally — examples, mistakes to avoid, close synonyms.
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Podcast 3 · Prompt Engineering
Using "Fireplace" in AI prompts
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