word
Fireplace
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/ˈfaɪɜːrˌpleɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
fireplace
Dictionary meaning
An open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built.
Examples
- The fireplace was so large you could walk inside it.
Synonyms: hearth, open fireplace
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