Hearth (Noun)
Meaning 1
An area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room); "they sat on the hearth and warmed themselves before the fire".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
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Meaning 2
Home symbolized as a part of the fireplace; "driven from hearth and home"; "fighting in defense of their firesides".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The family gathered around the hearth, enjoying the warmth and light of the fireplace on a chilly winter evening.
- The storm had left many people driven from hearth and home, seeking shelter in nearby emergency centers.
- As the soldiers prepared to defend their village, they were motivated by the thought of fighting in defense of their hearth and the families they loved.
- In many cultures, the hearth is considered the heart of the home, symbolizing warmth, comfort, and nourishment.
- The phrase "to return to one's hearth" means to come back to the comforting, supportive environment of one's home and family.
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Meaning 3
An open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built; "the fireplace was so large you could walk inside it"; "he laid a fire in the hearth and lit it"; "the hearth was black with the charcoal of many fires".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.