hearthstone
Americannoun
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a stone forming a hearth.
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home; fireside; hearth.
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a soft stone, or a preparation of powdered stone and clay, used to whiten or scour hearths, steps, floors, etc.
noun
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a stone that forms a hearth
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a less common word for hearth
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soft stone used to clean and whiten floors, steps, etc
Etymology
Origin of hearthstone
First recorded in 1275–1325, hearthstone is from the Middle English word hertston. See hearth, stone
Example Sentences
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For the next century or so, the rubble provided doorsteps and hearthstone for the local populace and mortar for the building trade, while the Turkish garrison used the carved figures for target practice.
From New York Times ● Jul. 8, 2022
This noble edifice . . . will contain our hearthstone, our workshop, our temple.
From Time Magazine Archive
The city culturally has been a family without a hearthstone.
From Time Magazine Archive
Kicking it apart, he found that the hearthstone moved.
From Time Magazine Archive
In a few years there might be thousands of his progeny spreading out from this original hearthstone.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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