Basic Details
Word: Fireplace
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A structure in a home where a fire can be made for warmth or cooking.
Synonyms: Hearth, firebox, chimney
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- More than one way to skin a cat: This means there are several different ways to achieve the same goal. Example: "When the fireplace wouldn't light, she found more than one way to keep the room warm."
- Burning the midnight oil: This means staying up late to work or study. Example: "He was burning the midnight oil to finish his homework near the fireplace."
Usage Examples
Example 1: In the winter, we love to gather around the fireplace and share stories together.
Example 2: The fireplace crackled softly, filling the room with warmth and light.
Example 3: She decorated the mantel above the fireplace with family photos and Christmas ornaments.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the concept of the fireplace dates back to ancient times? Originally, fireplaces were used for cooking and were often located in the centre of a room with no chimney to let the smoke escape, making homes smoky but warm!
Famous Quote
"The fireplace is the heart of the home." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fireplace" mean?
a) A type of furniture
b) A structure for making fire in a home
c) A cooking appliance
d) A type of heating system
Answer: b) A structure for making fire in a home
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fireplace"?
a) Hearth
b) Sofa
c) Wardrobe
d) Table
Answer: a) Hearth
3. Which sentence uses "fireplace" correctly?
a) The fireplace went to the store.
b) The children played soccer near the fireplace.
c) We roasted marshmallows over the fireplace.
d) The fireplace read a book.
Answer: c) We roasted marshmallows over the fireplace.
4. Which idiom is related to staying up late?
a) Burning the midnight oil
b) More than one way to skin a cat
c) Jumping the gun
d) As easy as pie
Answer: a) Burning the midnight oil
5. What is the opposite of "fireplace"?
a) N/A
b) Kitchen sink
c) Garden
d) Basement
Answer: a) N/A
