🇬🇧🇨🇳 fireplace - 壁炉 : English Lesson

Meaning of "fireplace" ("壁炉"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A fireplace is a special open space built into a wall of a house, usually in the living room or family room. It has a chimney above it to let the smoke go outside, and you can build a cozy fire inside it to keep warm, especially in winter. It's often where Santa Claus is thought to arrive!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The cat tried to nap in the fireplace. She is now known as “Sooty Paws.”

Mom says the fireplace is for warmth, but I think it’s for storytelling and spooky ghost noises.

I tried to toast a marshmallow in the fireplace and accidentally roasted my sock.

The fireplace is cozy, unless you sit too close and turn into a human toast.

The dog keeps barking at the fireplace. I think he thinks it’s magic.

In the cold night, a child and her dog sit by the fireplace. The child puts wood into the fireplace, lights a small fire, and watches the flame. The dog lies by the fireplace. The child warms her hands at the fireplace. They drink warm tea by the fireplace and feel safe.

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This word is at the B1 level, which means it’s important for understanding and discussing familiar topics like work, school, or leisure. Words at this level help you express your thoughts, opinions, and experiences with more detail.

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