Meaning of the word firebox in English

What does firebox mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

firebox

US /ˈfaɪərˌbɑks/
UK /ˈfaɪəˌbɒks/

Noun

a chamber in a furnace or steam engine where fuel is burned

Example:
The engineer shoveled coal into the locomotive's firebox.
The old stove had a small firebox that needed constant refueling.