hearth

US /hɑːrθ/
UK /hɑːrθ/
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1.

the floor of a fireplace, usually of stone or brick, often extending out into a room

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The cat was sleeping peacefully on the warm hearth.
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She swept the ashes from the hearth.
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fireplacefiresidegrate
2.

symbolic of one's home or family

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There's no place like hearth and home.
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They fought to protect their hearth and freedom.
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homefamilyhousehold