Question 1 · Quick check
fireside
CEFRB2
/fˈaɪəˌrsaɪd/
noun
Türkçe translations
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The area beside a fireplace.
- 02
noun
Extra detailHome life.
Examples
After he had finished his work, he would read and study by the fireside.
The fireside evoked a pleasant warmth against the chill of mid-winter.
At a glance
Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsOne's home.
The area near a domestic fire or hearth.
A supplementary meeting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
More examples
In contextThomas (that is not his real name) was one who had lost his way. We became acquainted at a special fireside attended by members one doesn’t normally see on Sunday[...] The day before, Thomas’s father had invited him to attend the fireside.
At a Brigham Young University fireside, President Hunter said, “If you feel that … what you do this year or in the years to come does not make you very famous, take heart[...]”
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
noun
From fire + side.