hearthstone

noun

hearth·​stone ˈhärt-ˌstōn 

1

: stone forming a hearth

2

: home

Synonyms of hearthstone

• abode
• residence
• roof
• dwelling
• house
• lodging
• home
• hearth
• place
• housing

Examples of hearthstone in a Sentence

after years abroad, the eldest son returned to the family hearthstone, the old house in Philadelphia

Recent Examples on the Web

That home became the hearthstone of both family and friends with Connie always at the core of every event. — sun-sentinel.com, 10 Dec. 2019

The unique person, understood only in the context of loving relationship and apart from any ideological status, is the real heart and hearthstone of human life. — Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 18 Dec. 2020

Above the hearth is a photograph of Harriet Jacobs, seated in a large gothic Victorian parlor chair boasting a slight upturned grin, welcoming us to her very own hearthstone. — Colony Little, ARTnews.com, 25 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hearthstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

hearthstone

noun

hearth·​stone -ˌstōn 

1

: stone forming a hearth

2

: home entry 1 sense 1a