hearth rug

Floor fireside covering

A hearth rug is a small rug placed in front of a fireplace, protecting the floor from sparks and ash while providing a warm spot to sit or stand.

The term evokes traditional domestic comfort: The dog stretched out on the hearth rug.

Related

mantel · fireside · fireside chat · flames · woven · plush · embers · fringed · parlor · tassels · inglenook · crackling · soft · domestic · Victorian · old fashioned · snug · braided

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Opposites
location/function in home

hearth rugdoormat

Entry rug for wiping

welcome mat · outdoor mat · entrance mat · boot scraper · kitchen mat

symbolic meaning

hearth rugdoormat

Entry rug for wiping

welcome mat · suitcase · departure lounge · threshold · exit sign

flooring type

hearth rughardwood floor

Solid lumber ground covering

concrete floor · tile floor · linoleum · stone floor

Family

hearth, rug, hearths, rugs, rugged, hearthstone, hearthside

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G