hearthstone
noun
hearth·stone ˈhärt-ˌstōn 
1
: stone forming a hearth
2
: home
Synonyms
- abode
- diggings
- domicile
- dwelling
- fireside
- habitation
- hearth
- home
- house
- lodging
- pad
- place
- quarters
- residence
- roof
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Example Sentences
after years abroad, the eldest son returned to the family hearthstone, the old house in Philadelphia
Recent Examples on the Web 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 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 Mr. Ulman took on the renovation of the home himself, and was surprised to find a treasure trove of artifacts underneath the hearthstone of the fireplace. Ronnie Koenig, New York Times, 12 May 2017
Cameron Hilditch, National Review, 18 Dec. 2020 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 Mr. Ulman took on the renovation of the home himself, and was surprised to find a treasure trove of artifacts underneath the hearthstone of the fireplace. Ronnie Koenig, New York Times, 12 May 2017 Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
hearthstone
noun
hearth·stone ˈhärth-ˌstōn
: a stone forming a hearth
hearthstone
noun
as in abode
the place where one lives after years abroad, the eldest son returned to the family hearthstone, the old house in Philadelphia Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- abode
- residence
- house
- dwelling
- roof
- lodging
- home
- hearth
- place
- housing
- fireside
- quarters
- cabin
- cottage
- habitation
- shelter
- residency
- domicile
- apartment
- mansion
- diggings
- pad
- bungalow
- farmhouse
- nest
- accommodations
- castle
- dormitory
- hut
- ranch
- manor
- villa
- homestead
- hall
- room(s)
- flat
- estate
- barracks
- ranch house
- condo
- dorm
- tenement
- condominium
- town house
- chalet
- tenement house
- palace
- apartment house
- shack
- penthouse
- suite
- billet
- semi
- saltbox
- trailer
- grange
- hacienda
- rectory
- boardinghouse
- flophouse
- tract house
- townhome
- duplex
- casita
- manor house
- hovel
- manse
- lodging house
- château
- rooming house
- salon
- parsonage
- shanty
- recreational vehicle
- split level
- house trailer
- triplex
- vicarage
- hermitage
- hutch
- mobile home
- motor home
- lodgment
- houseboat
- walk-up
- hooch
- double-wide
- countryseat
- lodgement
- hootch
- RV
- McMansion
