1
a
: a brick, stone, or concrete area in front of a fireplace
b
: the floor of a fireplace
also
: fireplace
c
: the lowest section of a furnace
especially
: the section of a furnace on which the ore or metal is exposed to the flame or heat
2
: home
longed for the comforts of hearth and home
3
: a vital or creative center
the central hearth of occidental civilization—
A. L. Kroeber
A. L. KroeberExamples of hearth in a Sentence
They swept the ashes from the hearth.
all were welcome, friends and strangers alike, to their humble hearth
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Built in 1965 with a rustic lodge vibe, the main building featured a large stone fireplace and hearth, and was already laid out with a commercial kitchen, a bar, and several rooms for gathering.
—Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The centerpiece of the restaurant and its cuisine is a traditional Mexican hearth.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame uninterrupted views, while a redwood and blackened steel hearth anchors the main room.
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Lana Bortolot, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
The centerpiece of the restaurant and its cuisine is a traditional Mexican hearth.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Floor-to-ceiling windows frame uninterrupted views, while a redwood and blackened steel hearth anchors the main room.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Visitors can step inside longhouses with open hearths, learn about farming techniques, and gain a deeper appreciation for the lives of the people who laid the foundations of Norway’s Viking society.
—David Nikel, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for hearth
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“Hearth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearth. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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hearth
noun1
a
: the area in front of a fireplace
b
: the floor of a fireplace
c
: the lowest section of a blast furnace
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