noun
- Small rugs or mats placed on the floor in front of a fireplace or hearth.
Usage: Plural form of hearth rug; Common in British English; Typically decorative and functional
Examples
- The living room had several hearthrugs arranged around the fireplace.
- She bought new hearthrugs to protect the wooden floor from heat damage.
- Traditional hearthrugs often feature intricate patterns and warm colors.
- The cat liked to nap on one of the hearthrugs near the fire.
- Hearthrugs serve both a practical and decorative purpose in many homes.