hearth
word
Definition
The hearth is the floor or area in front of a fireplace, often used symbolically to mean home and family life.
Usage & Nuances
'Hearth' is formal and literary when talking about home/family; it is mostly used in historical, poetic, or old-fashioned contexts today. Literal meaning is less common except in discussions about fireplaces. Common in set phrases like 'hearth and home.'
Spanish: hogar (chimenea)Portuguese (BR): lar (chão da lareira)Portuguese (PT): lar (base da lareira)Chinese (Simplified): 壁炉台 - 家庭（象征意义）Chinese (Traditional): 壁爐台 - 家庭（象徵意義）Hindi: अंगीठी (घर/परिवार के प्रतीक के रूप में भी)Arabic: موقد (أساس الموقد) - البيت (رمزي)
Example Sentences
He cleaned the ashes from the hearth.
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The cat loves to sleep on the hearth.
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The family sat around the hearth on a cold night.
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After a long day, she felt most at peace by the hearth.
natural
They moved to a new city but missed their old hearth and home.
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Gathering around the hearth always brought the family closer together.
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