open-hearth

[ oh-puhn-hahrth ]

adjective

1. noting, pertaining to, or produced by the open-hearth process.

Word History and Origins

Origin of open-hearth¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

He gazed thoughtfully into the fire of pine logs which was burning upon the open hearth.

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On the wide, open hearth logs of wood burnt and crackled cheerfully, throwing out showers of sparks when they were touched.

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It wasn't a tangible substance, but something ethereal, like the flicker of flame over an open hearth.

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The lamps were not lit; only the fire in the open hearth cast its dancing gleams and shadows on the walls.

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All these parts are made of the finest quality of open-hearth steel.

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