chimney corner

American  

noun

1. the corner or side of a fireplace.

2. a place near the fire.

3. fireside; hearth.

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chimney corner British  

noun

1. a recess that contains a seat in a large open fireplace; inglenook

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Etymology

Origin of chimney corner

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

Brian, feeling his age coming on him, turned over the farm to Martin and retired to the chimney corner.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Hark!” said I, when I had done my stirring, and was taking a final warm in the chimney corner before being sent up to bed; “was that great guns, Joe?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

The fear of losing Joe’s confidence, and of thenceforth sitting in the chimney corner at night staring drearily at my forever lost companion and friend, tied up my tongue.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

Within was no cheerful chimney corner and no welcoming blazing fire, but the old taproom still displayed its raftered ceiling.

From Stage-coach and Tavern Days by Earle, Alice Morse

So seating ourselves in the chimney corner, we partook of the refreshments brought us by an old withered matron, who finished a scene forming a lively counterpart to that of the cavern in Gil Blas. 

From A Tour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire by Barber, J. T.