What does hearthside mean?
Hearthside means The area around the fireplace in the living-room of a family house..
Hearthside
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
The area around the fireplace in the living-room of a family house..
Definitions by Sense
- The area around the fireplace in the living-room of a family house.
- Used to identify something as normally being in the area of the fireplace.
- Pertaining to an activity normal to the household, usually associated with the living-room, whether or not it has a real fireplace.
Example Sentences
“How much death must an old king have seen on the field of war, in the play of swords, without its grinning jaw coming over his own hearthside.”
Working women are stressing out their male partners by discussing business problems around the family hearthside.
A hearthside rug.
Every Wednesday we have a hearthside meeting of the family.
This is a good hearthside book.
Synonyms for hearthside
Antonyms for hearthside
Related Words
Word Forms
- hearthsides
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hearthside?
Common synonyms include fireside.
What is the opposite of hearthside?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hearthside in a sentence?
“How much death must an old king have seen on the field of war, in the play of swords, without its grinning jaw coming over his own hearthside.”
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