hearth
noun
the floor of a fireplace, usually of stone, brick, etc., often extending a short distance into a room.
hearths
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pluralof hearth.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At the same time, the individual hearths remain clearly distinct, indicating that the visits were separated by substantial periods of time rather than representing a single continuous occupation.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026
Hence, the annual reign of small screen hearths.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
“We also uncovered a series of hearths, or community campsites, with remnants of mesquite charcoal, which is a tremendous find in and of itself,” Cuba said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 2, 2024
Pits and hearths were found in the platforms, as well as jars, stones to grind plants and burnt seeds.
From BBC ● Jan. 11, 2024
We were within sight of where the two blast furnaces and the nine open hearths had been—where the “pig iron,” a product of iron ore, was melted into steel.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
