chimney corner

noun

1. the corner or side of a fireplace.
2. a place near the fire.
3. fireside; hearth.

chimney corner

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of chimney corner¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

The Admiral was in the chimney-corner, once more ‘sirrupping’ some brandy and water, and Esther sat at the table at work.

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The Admiral was in the chimney-corner, once more “sirrupping” some brandy-and-water, and Esther sat at the table at work.

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As he moved, a bit of gilt fluting dipped forward out of the gloom of the chimney-corner.

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He was sitting very quietly in the chimney-corner, but I observed that he had me covered with his rifle.

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Thus again Washington, with felicitous expression, points a paragraph at the 'chimney-corner heroes.'

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