1. plural of fireside; the area around a fireplace or hearth in a home
2. homes or domestic life; the comfort and warmth of family life at home
Usage: often used figuratively

Examples

• Families gathered around their firesides on cold winter evenings.
• The book celebrates the warmth and comfort of firesides across America.
• During the holidays, many people return to their firesides to spend time with loved ones.
• The president gave fireside chats to speak directly to citizens in their firesides.
• Stories passed down through generations were told at firesides for centuries.