fireside

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noun

fire·​side ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌsīd How to pronounce fireside (audio)
1
: a place near the fire or hearth
2
: home

fireside

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adjective

: having an informal or intimate quality
a fireside chat

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
For a stellar après-ski situation, make your way to the ski-in, ski-out St. Regis Deer Valley resort for decadent hot chocolate, fireside s'mores, and craft cocktails. Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 18 Jan. 2024 In the Midwest and on the East Coast, where candidates head to woo voters in Iowa and New Hampshire, the temperatures plummet, the fireside chats often take place near actual fireplaces, and the candidates keep warm in… well, mostly suits. Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2024 Three additional guest bedrooms and a library also can be found on the upper floor, while a subterranean level boasts a 3,000-bottle wine cellar, fireside dining room and kitchen. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2024 The fireside is blazing bright, and Kelly Clarkson is caroling through the night! Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2023 Whether enjoyed après-ski or nestled by the fireside, Bombardino embodies the cozy elegance that comes with Italian winter festivities. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Dec. 2023 There’s a gourmet kitchen open to a bar seating area and a fireside dining area, plus a separate formal dining room with bay views. James McClain, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2023 An extended hem, kangaroo pocket, and voluminous neckline ensure peak fireside coziness after last lift. Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2023 The quartet brings traditional Irish and Celtic music as well as modern compositions to Linden’s fireside March 10 at 7 p.m., with cash bar. Lauren Daley, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Mar. 2023
Adjective
Visionary Women’s International Day of Women Summit Visionary Women hosted its International Day of Women Summit on Wednesday at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where Sharon Stone received the Changemaker Award, and Gwyneth Paltrow and Nicole Avant had a fireside chat about mother-daughter legacies. Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2024 In a fireside chat between Moreno and People en Español at the DotdashMeredith offices in New York City on Wednesday, the legendary actress opened up about her run-in with none other than the King of Rock and Roll. Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 The award presentation will be followed by a fireside chat with Aidan Gomez. Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2024 Keynotes, one-to-one fireside chats, panels, workshops, masterclasses, game shows, live podcast shows and more are all ways to keep your guests watching and engaged. Lisa Bennett, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 On the ground floor is a fireside den and, at the top, an open loft space (plus a private bath) that would make for a unique guest room, mediation lounge, or home office. Mark David, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2024 That was a key message CFO Paul Jacobson delivered Wednesday during a fireside chat at the Citi 2024 Global Industrial Tech and Mobility Conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 23 Feb. 2024 Johnson takes a similar on-the-ground approach in markets like China, which former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo roundly criticized as a place to do business during a fireside chat with Fox News anchor Maria Bartiromo on Thursday. Diane Brady, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2024 On the upper floor, an ensuite guest bedroom joins a sprawling principal suite that’s composed of a spacious bedroom with French doors to a private balcony, a separate fireside sitting room, and two marble bathrooms with adjoining walk-in closets. Mark David, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1533, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fireside was in 1533

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“Fireside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireside. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fireside

noun
fire·​side
ˈfī(ə)r-ˌsīd
1
: a place near the hearth
2

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