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Definition of hearthstone

hearthstone

/ˈhɑːrθˌstoʊn/
hearth · stone
Plural:hearthstones
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• noun

1

A stone or slab forming the floor of a hearth or fireplace.

Example

"The old cat curled up on the warm hearthstone while the fire crackled nearby."

2

Home or family life, viewed as a place of warmth, comfort, and domestic security.

Example

"After years of traveling abroad, she longed to return to her own hearthstone."

3

British A soft stone or composition of powdered stone and pipeclay, historically used for whitening and scouring stone steps, hearths, and floors.

Example

"The housemaid knelt on the front porch, scrubbing the flagstones with a block of hearthstone."

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• Nearby Words

heartfelt
hearth
hearthside
hearthstone
heartily
heartiness
heartland

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'herth-ston', a compound of Old English 'heorð' (fireplace or floor of a furnace) and 'stān' (stone).

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