FIRESIDE Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌsīd

Definition of fireside

as in residence

the place where one lives couldn't wait to get off the plane and back to his comfortable fireside

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adjective

as in intimate

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Recent Examples of fireside

Noun

The summit will feature producer Bonnie Arnold, who will take part in a fireside chat. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 18 June 2026 Jim Juarez, president of the NWI Chamber and the Crown Point Chamber of Commerce, and John Yelkich, incoming president of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, took part in a fireside chat with Braun, asking questions about regional development and the strength of Indiana businesses. — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Adjective

The speaker sessions will open with a fireside chat featuring lifetime achievement award recipient Robert Stone, CEO of City of Hope. — Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 Some upper-level rooms have balconies with views of the nature preserve, but our favorite part of staying in a ground-level deluxe veranda fireside king room was walking out onto our private patio to sit beside our fire pit. — Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fireside

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fireside

Noun

One residence was damaged and a minor structure was destroyed, according to an incident update.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
The upstairs rooms became residences, while downstairs spaces were rented to small businesses.

— Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of residence

Adjective

Veteran rave promoters envision Origin as a 1,000-capacity, Blade Runner–style warehouse with modular patio stages, offering daytime community events that transition into intimate Afro-house and hard-rave nights.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Missoni’s at-home setting offers a much more intimate retail moment rather than a traditional pop-up activation.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Definition of intimate

Noun

Referred to as the 48-sq-ft model, the towable dwelling is designed by Tiny Tiny Homes, which is a Canadian tiny house builder and charity.

— Adam Williams July 10, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Office buildings are designed with very different considerations than apartment dwellings.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of dwelling

Adjective

However, the opaque, fall-forward skirt trousers beloved by high fashion designers and street style experts seemed difficult to style for my casual, out-of-office lifestyle.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 July 2026
Fforme, Khaite, and The Row make the look modern by pairing their skirts with masculine button-downs or casual tees and flip-flops.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of casual

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Polly appears trapped and destined to burn to death in the abode as Alice sets the house ablaze.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The 9,000-square-foot abode, designed by acclaimed architect Greg Faulkner, sits at the base of a volcano that dates back three million years.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

Definition of abode

Noun

Confirm your lodging has reliable air conditioning, and check whether the region has had recent power blackouts or brownouts that could leave you without it.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
Thomas' travel, food and lodging expenses were paid for by the Hoover Institution for speaking at a celebration of conservative economist Thomas Sowell.

— Nina Totenberg, NPR, 8 July 2026

Definition of lodging

Noun

Authorities wanted to close what some consider a legal loophole allowing cardrooms to offer blackjack and games in which players play against the house.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Bieber recently brought down the house at this year’s Coachella, playing both weekends as the headliner.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

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