open fireplace

noun

Meaning

A hearth built into a wall that is exposed to the room without a glass door or screen to fully enclose the fire.

Examples

They installed an open fireplace to give the cottage a more rustic and traditional atmosphere.
An open fireplace requires a sturdy metal screen to prevent stray sparks from landing on the carpet.

Synonyms: hearth, wood-burning fireplace

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open fireplace

noun

Pronunciation: ˈoʊpən ˈfaɪərpleɪs

Definition

A hearth built into a wall that is exposed to the room without a glass door or screen to fully enclose the fire.

Examples

They installed an open fireplace to give the cottage a more rustic and traditional atmosphere.
An open fireplace requires a sturdy metal screen to prevent stray sparks from landing on the carpet.

Synonyms of open fireplace

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