hearth
Translation
hearth, fireplace, fireside
Examples
The family gathered around the hearth.
The family gathered around the hearth.
The cat was sleeping on the hearth.
The cat was sleeping on the hearth.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the floor of a fireplace. The cat was sleeping on the hearth.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fireplace, fireside; Metaphorically: home, family
Etymology
From Old English 'heorþ', related to German 'Herd' (stove, hearth). It's an old Germanic word.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'heart' and 'earth'. The hearth is the 'heart' of the home, often made of stone from the 'earth'.