Open Fireplace (Noun)
Meaning
An open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built; "the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it"; "he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it"; "the hearth was black with the charcoal of many fires".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The living room was cozy with its large open fireplace where the family gathered on cold winter nights.
- We sat around the open fireplace roasting marshmallows and telling ghost stories on our camping trip.
- The cabin's open fireplace was perfect for grilling steaks and warming up after a long day of hiking.
- She gazed into the flames dancing in the open fireplace, feeling grateful for the warmth and comfort it provided.
- The designer made sure to leave space for an open fireplace in the new home's Great Room, knowing it would be a focal point.