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

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chimney corner

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

"I think it's a good day for a story, and I'd like much to sit in your lap in the chimney corner and hear your nicest ones."

From A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 by Taggart, Marion Ames

And when you are old, who will occupy the other side of the chimney corner?

From Woman and Artist by O'Rell, Max