1. a shallow metal pan or container used to hold burning coals or fire, especially in a fireplace or for heating
Usage: historical; chiefly British
2. a pan or receptacle placed beneath a fireplace to catch ashes and embers
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The servant emptied the firepan each morning to remove the accumulated ash.
• A brass firepan sat beside the hearth, ready to receive hot coals.
• In medieval times, a firepan was an essential household item for managing indoor fires.
• The antique firepan was decorated with ornate handles and a decorative rim.
• She placed the firepan directly under the grate to catch falling embers.