hearth
//hɑːrθ//
Noun
hearthSingular
hearthsPlural
1
The floor of a fireplace, typically made of stone or brick, extending into a room.
The cat curled up on the warm hearth in front of the fireplace.
2
The area in front of a fireplace, often used as a symbol of home and family life.
After years of traveling, she longed to return to her own hearth.
3
Home or family life, especially as a place of comfort and warmth.
After years of traveling, she longed for hearth and home.