Pronunciation coach
Fireplace
Sounds like
fyrplays
Tap the speaker to hear the word.
Simple meaning
What does Fireplace mean?
A built place for an indoor fire.
Dictionary definition
A place built inside a room where a fire can burn safely for heat or comfort.
Example sentences
Fireplace in a sentence
easy
The stockings hung near the fireplace.
medium
A warm fire burned in the fireplace.
hard
A fireplace should be used carefully and kept clear of unsafe materials.
Synonyms
Words like Fireplace
hearthThe area around a fireplace.
Antonyms
Opposite words
windowAn opening for light and air.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fireplace, depending on context.
Word family
Fireplace word family
Base word
fireplace
noun
fireplaces
More than one fireplace.
Related words
Explore related words
Quick practice
Try Fireplace
Practice 1
What does fireplace mean?
Fireplace means a built place for an indoor fire.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fireplace?
Hearth is close in meaning to fireplace in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fireplace?
Window contrasts with fireplace.
Practice this skill
Practice vocabulary in WordHive
Use the dictionary to understand Fireplace, then move into short activities matched to the skills on this page.
Learning paths
- Define the Word Hive for word meanings.
- Synonym Search for word choice.
- Context Clue Challenge for sentence clues.
- Buzz Between for homophones and listening.
- Hive Builder for roots, prefixes, and suffixes.