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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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• Nearby Words

headquarters
headrest
headstander
hearth
heat gun
heat sink
heater

Word Origin & Etymology

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

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hearth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hearth
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