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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The hearths often overlap one another, showing that the same area was reused repeatedly.
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
I went down the long red hall under the dusty banners and stood before the dais with its three great hearths, where three bright fires cracked and sparkled.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
