1. a rug placed on the floor in front of a fireplace or hearth

Examples

• She placed a thick hearthrug in front of the fireplace to keep the floor warm.
• The cat curled up on the hearthrug by the fire.
• A decorative hearthrug added a cozy touch to the living room.
• He stood on the hearthrug, warming his hands by the flames.
• The old hearthrug had faded from years of use near the hearth.