Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fireside
noun
/ˈfaɪərˌsaɪd/
Definition
the area around a fireplace, often used for relaxing or gathering.
Examples
- After dinner, we gathered by the fireside to share stories.
- The children loved roasting marshmallows at the fireside during winter.
- Reading a book by the fireside is one of my favorite pastimes.
Meaning
A fireside is typically associated with warmth, coziness, and a sense of comfort, where people may sit together, usually in the evening, to enjoy conversation, storytelling, or simply the ambience of the fire.
Synonyms
- hearth
- fireplace
- warmth
- sanctuary
