Fireside
/ˈfaɪərsaɪd/noun
The area near a fire or a fireplace.
After dinner, the family gathered around the fireside to hear grandpa's stories.
Often appears as...
- gather at the fireside
- sit by the fireside
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Location
Used to describe the immediate area around a fireplace where people might gather.
The children sat on the rug at the fireside, toasting marshmallows.
Pro Tip 2/3Intimacy and Family
Implies a sense of closeness and family bonding, often used in storytelling and reminiscing.
My favorite memories involve listening to my mother's tales by the fireside.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Setting
Fireside can evoke traditional or historical settings where fireplaces were common.
The old tavern's fireside was a welcoming sight to the weary traveler.
Compare with
firehearth
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