What does "fireplace" mean?

"Fireplace" means: A place in the wall where you make a fire. Example: "We sat by the warm fireplace."

How do you say fireplace in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, fireplace is אח. In Spanish, it is chimenea.

How do you pronounce "fireplace"?

Fireplace is pronounced /ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Fireplace — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

fireplace

/ˈfaɪərˌpleɪs/

noun

A place in the wall where you make a fire

“We sat by the warm fireplace.”

אח

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Fireplace is a noun in the home & furniture category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A place in the wall where you make a fire" In Hebrew, fireplace translates to אח.

Example Sentences

We roasted marshmallows over the fireplace on a cold winter evening.
The cat curled up in a ball right in front of the warm fireplace.
Santa Claus slides down the chimney and comes out by the fireplace.

Did You Know? Before central heating was invented, the fireplace was the only way to keep a house warm, and it was also used for cooking all meals. In medieval castles, the fireplaces were so large that a person could actually walk inside them. The biggest fireplace ever built was in a castle in Belgium and was over 6 meters wide!