hearth
3 synonyms for hearth, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The floor or area around a fireplace, often used to represent home and family life.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
fireside
open fireplace
How to use hearth
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hearth and home
gather round the hearth
a warm hearth
Etymology
From Old English heorþ, an ancient Germanic word for the fireplace at the center of a home — the root behind the phrase "hearth and home."
Full origin of hearth →Frequently asked questions
What does “hearth” mean?
The word “hearth” means the floor or area around a fireplace, often used to represent home and family life. In plain terms, the fireplace area of a house, and by extension, the idea of home itself.
How do you pronounce “hearth”?
“Hearth” is pronounced HAHTH (/ˈhɑɹθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hearth” in a sentence?
Here is “hearth” used in a sentence: “The cat curled up by the hearth all winter.”
What part of speech is “hearth”?
“Hearth” is a noun.
Where does the word “hearth” come from?
The word “hearth” comes from Old English. From Old English heorþ, an ancient Germanic word for the fireplace at the center of a home — the root behind the phrase "hearth and home.".
