noun
- the area around a fireplace
- one’s home or family life
Usage: figurative
adjective
- relating to or suitable for informal conversation at home
Examples
- She sat by the fireside reading a book.
- The cat curled up near the warm fireside.
- He longed to return to his own fireside after the long journey.
- The family gathered around the fireside on Christmas Eve.
- The president gave a fireside chat to reassure the nation.
- They enjoyed a fireside conversation about old times.
- The fireside atmosphere made everyone feel comfortable.