noun

fireside

Fireside (noun) means the area near a fireplace or hearth. Example: “He settled into his favourite chair by the fireside.”

noun

The area near a fireplace or hearth.

"He settled into his favourite chair by the fireside."

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe spot by the hearth, or, figuratively, home and domestic life.

Common pairings

fireside chat by the fireside

firesides plural

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He settled into his favourite chair by the _____.

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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.

stove fireplace hearth