hearthstone

noun

hearth·​stone ˈhärt-ˌstōn How to pronounce hearthstone (audio)
1
: stone forming a hearth
2
: home

Examples of hearthstone in a Sentence

after years abroad, the eldest son returned to the family hearthstone, the old house in Philadelphia
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Above the hearth is a photograph of Harriet Jacobs, seated in a large gothic Victorian parlor chair boasting a slight upturned grin, welcoming us to her very own hearthstone. Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 25 July 2024 The unique person, understood only in the context of loving relationship and apart from any ideological status, is the real heart and hearthstone of human life. Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 18 Dec. 2020 That home became the hearthstone of both family and friends with Connie always at the core of every event. sun-sentinel.com, 10 Dec. 2019 Mr. Ulman took on the renovation of the home himself, and was surprised to find a treasure trove of artifacts underneath the hearthstone of the fireplace. Ronnie Koenig, New York Times, 12 May 2017

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hearthstone was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near hearthstone

Cite this Entry

“Hearthstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hearthstone. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

hearthstone

noun
hearth·​stone -ˌstōn How to pronounce hearthstone (audio)
1
: stone forming a hearth
2
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!