chimney corner
Fireside sitting spot
A chimney corner is the space beside an open fireplace, traditionally furnished with a seat or bench where people gathered for warmth and conversation.
The term evokes a sense of domestic comfort and coziness, often appearing in descriptions of old-fashioned or rural homes.
By extension, chimney corner can suggest a life of quiet retirement or sedentary ease: He spent his later years in the chimney corner, content with his pipe and memories.
- nookSheltered corner or alcove
- cozy nookSmall sheltered comfortable space
- inglenookAlcove beside a fireplace
- fireplaceIndoor structure for burning
- firesideArea beside the hearth
folklore · old wives' tale · oral history · snug · homey · hearth · cozy · cottage · storytelling · settle · rocking chair · rocking back and forth · flue · mantel · warmth · comfort · old age · relaxation
- fireside spotshearth, inglenook, hearthstone
chimney cornerout in the cold
homelessness · outdoors · exposure · wilderness · the street