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Definition of hearth

hearth

/hɑːrθ/
hearth
Plural:hearths
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• noun

1

The floor of a fireplace, usually made of brick, stone, or cement, which often extends into the surrounding room.

Example

"The dog lay sleeping beside the glowing embers on the stone hearth."

2

A symbol of one's home, family life, and domestic comfort.

Example

"After years of wandering the globe, he yearned to return to his own hearth and live a quiet life."

3

The lower part of a metallurgical furnace where molten metal or slag collects.

Example

"The industrial workers carefully monitored the temperature of the blast furnace hearth."

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• Rhymes for hearth

• Nearby Words

heartening
hearteningly
heartfelt
hearth
hearthside
hearthstone
heartily

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'heorþ', meaning hearth or fire, of Germanic origin. It is related to Dutch 'haard' and German 'Herd'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hearth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hearth
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