fireside
part of speech
noun (the fireside, firesides); adjective (fireside)
meaning for a pupil
1) The area right next to a fireplace, where people sit to keep warm. tree →
2) (figurative) Home and family life, cosy and safe. tree →
3) (adjective) Happening by the fire at home, as in «a fireside chat» or «fireside stories». tree →
sense in the lessons
A warm, cosy story word: sitting by the fireside means comfort, home and safety after cold or danger. In The Wind in the Willows Mole and Rat sit by the fireside in Badger's kitchen and in Mole End, and the fireside stands for home. «Fireside chat» was also the name of friendly radio talks by US President Franklin Roosevelt.
examples
- The cat slept on the rug by the fireside. tree →
- Grandpa told us stories at the fireside. tree →
- Badger's kitchen had a big, friendly fireside. tree →
- After the snowy walk, we warmed our toes by the fireside. tree →
- The President gave a fireside chat on the radio. tree →
- In winter the family gathered round the fireside to read. tree →
- Inside it runs to the fireside. tree →
note
One word. Usually «the fireside» or «by the fireside». As an adjective it means cosy and homely. Safety note: keep a fireguard in front of an open fire, especially with small children and pets.
Trees and pragmatics
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