: having an informal or intimate quality
a fireside chat
Examples of fireside in a Sentence
Noun
We sat chatting at the fireside.
couldn't wait to get off the plane and back to his comfortable fireside
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Panel discussions, workshops and fireside chats covered topics like monetizing influence, building dream brands, rethinking leadership and exploring the legacy of iconic designers such as Naeem Khan.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Snowshoeing, spa visits, and fireside meals make this a perfect time to unwind.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
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Noun
An entry foyer flows into the three-story primary dwelling, which is highlighted by a fireside living room that opens to an alfresco lounging and entertaining deck, plus a kitchen sporting an eat-in island and a breakfast nook.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 11 Nov. 2025
Panel discussions, workshops and fireside chats covered topics like monetizing influence, building dream brands, rethinking leadership and exploring the legacy of iconic designers such as Naeem Khan.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
When Freeman took the head coaching job, one of his early meetings was a fireside chat with Mendoza College dean Martijn Cremers.
—Pete Sampson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Snowshoeing, spa visits, and fireside meals make this a perfect time to unwind.
—Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Fireside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireside. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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