: having an informal or intimate quality
a fireside chat
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Noun
We sat chatting at the fireside.
couldn't wait to get off the plane and back to his comfortable fireside
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Eric Loeb, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
There’s also a kitchen, a den, and a stone-walled fireside formal dining room, all of which connect to the rear patio, where a nearby pavilion is perfect for grilling and alfresco game nights.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
The fireside chat and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Or bring in community leaders for a panel or fireside chat to share what is happening where your employees live and work.
—Eric Loeb, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
There’s also a kitchen, a den, and a stone-walled fireside formal dining room, all of which connect to the rear patio, where a nearby pavilion is perfect for grilling and alfresco game nights.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
The former president has sat for fireside chats and hosted campaign events with commentator Tucker Carlson, who has spoken on Trump’s behalf and included the former president on a speaking tour this year.
—Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
The fireside chat and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Fireside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireside. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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