: 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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Mark Joyella,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Two guest suites are on the main level, while a huge primary suite upstairs features a fireside sitting area, a private balcony, and dual dressing rooms and baths.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
18 June 2026
With enough space to comfortably fit three to four, the memory foam cushioning is comfy enough to host fireside chats under the stars or alfresco coffee rituals enjoyed in the early morning.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Noun
Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch highlights hope as a powerful American aspiration, exemplified by FDR's fireside chats uniting the country during the Great Depression.
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Mark Joyella,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Two guest suites are on the main level, while a huge primary suite upstairs features a fireside sitting area, a private balcony, and dual dressing rooms and baths.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
23 June 2026
Adjective
The summit will feature producer Bonnie Arnold, who will take part in a fireside chat.
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Marta Balaga,
Variety,
18 June 2026
With enough space to comfortably fit three to four, the memory foam cushioning is comfy enough to host fireside chats under the stars or alfresco coffee rituals enjoyed in the early morning.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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“Fireside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fireside. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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