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hearth

noun

ˈhärth

Definition of hearth

as in residence

the place where one lives all were welcome, friends and strangers alike, to their humble hearth

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Recent Examples of hearth That attention to authenticity continues at the fireplace, where a traditional 1920s sunburst brick pattern remains intact under a new marble surround and quartzite slab hearth. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The culinary program centers on the restaurant’s wood-burning hearth, which Asbaty and team wield for hyper-seasonal dishes that reflect both modern and timeless technique. — Nicole Schnitzler, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 Once a fixture of the American experience, the custom of collectively huddling around the cathode-ray hearth has largely been supplanted by the isolationist practices of the smartphone era. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Instead, there’s a long porch for contemplating, a wood hearth, an abundance of antiques to appreciate, a big kitchen, and a dining table that seats at least 10 from the looks of it. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hearth

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Noun

The new residences are located in Huixquilucan, and boast views of a golf course, other greenery and the Mexico City skyline.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
In a criminal complaint, prosecutors accused Zhang of spying on a son of Taiwan’s president outside his residence in the Seattle area at the behest of Chinese officials.

— David Douglas, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of residence

Noun

The house holds the dangerous secrets of its inhabitants and is as much a character, so when the project was greenlit, finding the ideal dwelling was key to creating the right mysterious-yet-sexy atmosphere the narrative required.

— Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026
By night, several slapdash dwellings stood ready for occupancy.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of dwelling

Noun

From my little Brooklyn, New York abode, that generally means heading out east for beachy trips to Montauk, hopping around upstate’s Hudson Valley or Catskills towns, and taking advantage of ski mountains all over the east coast.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
After receiving a $7 million price cut, the six-bedroom, seven-bathroom abode is up for grabs yet again.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of abode

Noun

He was arrested in Baltimore in March 2025 after picking up his then-5-year-old son, who has autism and other disabilities, from his grandmother's house, according to court papers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
The hotel’s most unusual feature is its feng shui Japanese Zen garden, complete with an azumaya (open tea house) and cascading waterfall.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of house

Noun

The Padres had a runner on first with one out in the ninth inning when France hit a towering fly ball that struck a railing on the roof before Chourio caught it in fair territory on the left-field warning track.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Designed for ranch work and rugged driving, the Terra pickup features green paint, 37-inch tires on 18-inch wheels, heavy-duty side steps, a front bull bar, a roof basket with lights, and expanded cargo-bed storage.

— Chase Jordan October 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of roof

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Thanks to its waves of immigration, there are lots of excellent Japanese, Italian and Middle Eastern restaurants, but there are also plenty of wonderful Brazilian places.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
On rainy days and sunny days alike, this is a worthwhile place to come nerd out.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Oct. 2026

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