fireside

1 of 2

noun

fire·​side ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌsīd 

1

: a place near the fire or hearth

2

: home

fireside

2 of 2

adjective

: having an informal or intimate quality

a fireside chat

Synonyms

Noun

• abode
• diggings
• domicile
• dwelling
• habitation
• hearth
• hearthstone
• home
• house
• lodging
• pad
• place
• quarters
• residence
• roof

Examples of fireside in a Sentence

Noun

We sat chatting at the fireside.

couldn't wait to get off the plane and back to his comfortable fireside

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

What to watch: The new fireside showings feature more than just holiday movies and will continue into the new year. —Kate Murphy, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024

Read more here 6 Milwaukee-area restaurants with cozy fireside dining for cold days Journal Sentinel reporter Jordyn Noennig has these suggestions for a warm, comfortable winter setting. —Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024

Adjective

Highlights include a living room sporting a fireplace, plus floor-to-ceiling glass doors spilling out to a fireside terrace ideal for alfresco entertaining. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024

Guests have their pick of: mountain biking, a two-hour private family hike, a fireside indoor picnic in Piñon, cocoa in the Enchanted Cabin, a 60-minute private yoga session, festive cookie-decorating kit, or s’mores in the courtyard. —Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1871, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

fireside

noun

fire·​side

ˈfī(ə)r-ˌsīd

1

: a place near the hearth

2

: home entry 1 sense 1a