I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: fire (I) + side
1. : a place near the fire or hearth ; especially : the sides of the fireplace where seats were formerly placed
2.
a. : home
shiploads of excellent gentlemen … were driven from their firesides — V.L.Parrington
a virtuous people, fighting in defense of their altars and firesides — W.E.Channing
b. archaic : one's household : family
by so doing she would bring comfort and relief to an anxious fireside — S.H.Adams
II. adjective
: having an informal or intimate quality
a report … written in fireside language — H.M.Baus
a fireside chat
fireside commentator to musical America — R.D.Welch