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

“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 Literature

His seat in the chimney corner is where we look whenever we want to cheer up.

From Washington Post

When Will left him, he took his quart of ale in his hand, and composing himself in the chimney corner, he sat there, intently watching the glowing wood-fire before him. 

From Project Gutenberg

Though the weather was warm, a large fire blazed on the hearth, while the wall above the chimney corner was hung with an assortment of old weapons.

From Project Gutenberg

The old man, Hunt, sat smoking in the chimney corner.

From Project Gutenberg