hearth

[ hahrth ]

noun

1. the floor of a fireplace, usually of stone, brick, etc., often extending a short distance into a room.
2. home; fireside:

   the joys of family and hearth.

   Synonyms: house, abode, household

3. Metallurgy.
   1. the lower part of a blast furnace, cupola, etc., in which the molten metal collects and from which it is tapped out.
   2. the part of an open hearth, reverberatory furnace, etc., upon which the charge is placed and melted down or refined.
4. a brazier or chafing dish for burning charcoal.

hearth

/ hɑːθ /

noun

1. 1. the floor of a fireplace, esp one that extends outwards into the room
   2. ( as modifier )

      hearth rug

2. this part of a fireplace as a symbol of the home, etc
3. the bottom part of a metallurgical furnace in which the molten metal is produced or contained

Other Words From

• hearthless adjective
• multi·hearth noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hearth¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English herth(e), Old English he(o)rth; cognate with German Herd, Dutch haard

Word History and Origins

Origin of hearth¹

Old English heorth; related to Old High German herd hearth, Latin carbō charcoal

Example Sentences

According to Laura Jayne Lamb, the food influencer behind the viral @costcohotfinds Instagram account, the sandwich is served on artisan hearth bread and stuffed with beef and pork meatballs, slices of parmesan and provolone cheese and dollops of marinara sauce.

From Salon

What they’re doing is only a shade or two removed from what nepo baby Gwyneth Paltrow achieved with Goop, or the home and hearth Nirvana that Chip and Joanna Gaines expanded from a renovation TV show into a full-blown multimedia brand.

From Salon

In addition to grilling and cooking on the custom-designed hearth, Fenton also incorporates ash, oak and smoke into the dishes.

From Salon

I was intrigued by this and after walking inside and being immediately greeted with the smell of the large hearth as we were led to our table, I knew the experience would be a very pleasurable one.

From Salon

We celebrate these ingredients by preparing them in a large wood burning hearth not only for its uniqueness and depth of flavor, but to give a nod to the area’s historic food culture while growing and creating something new.

From Salon

Related Words

• fireplace