HEARTH

[noun] [C] - the area around a fireplace or the area of floor in front of itA bright fire was burning in the hearth.Their slippers were warming on the hearth.A cat was lying on the hearth rug.See pictures: Fires and heaters, Living room(esp. literary) Hearth also refers to a home, esp. when seen as a place of comfort and love.Hearths which once welcomed you will one day turn you away.Reluctant to leave hearth and home, they rarely go on holiday.