noun
fireside
Fireside (noun) means the area near a fireplace or hearth. Example: “He settled into his favourite chair by the fireside.”
noun
1
The area near a fireplace or hearth.
"He settled into his favourite chair by the fireside."
2
Home life, or one's home, used figuratively.
"After years abroad, she longed for the comfort of her own fireside."
How to use fireside
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe spot by the hearth, or, figuratively, home and domestic life.
Common pairings
fireside chat
by the fireside
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Word forms
- Plural
- firesides
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Etymology
From fire and side.
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Rhymes for fireside
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What does “fireside” mean?
The word “fireside” means the area near a fireplace or hearth. In plain terms, the spot by the hearth, or, figuratively, home and domestic life.
How do you use “fireside” in a sentence?
Here is “fireside” used in a sentence: “He settled into his favourite chair by the fireside.”
What part of speech is “fireside”?
“Fireside” is a noun.
How many meanings does “fireside” have?
“Fireside” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the area near a fireplace or hearth.
