HyperDic: fireside

English > 2 senses of the word fireside:
NOUNlocationfireside, hearthan area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
artifactfireside, hearthhome symbolized as a part of the fireplace
fireside > pronunciation
Soundsfay'ersay.d
Rhymesabide ... Yuletide: 172 rhymes with ayd...
English > fireside: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningAn area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room).
Synonymhearth
Broaderarea, countryA particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
English > fireside: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaninghome symbolized as a part of the fireplace.
Example "fighting in defense of their firesides"
Synonymhearth
Part offireplace, hearth, open fireplaceAn open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
Broaderdwelling, home, domicile, abode, habitation, dwelling househousing that someone is living in
Usage ofsynecdocheSubstituting a more inclusive term for a less inclusive one or vice versa
Spanishhogar
Catalanllar de foc, llar

©2001-24 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact

English | Spanish | Catalan
Privacy | Robots

Valid XHTML 1.0 Strict