Fireside (noun)

1. The area around a fireplace or hearth.
2. A place where a fire is burning, providing warmth and comfort.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from fire + side.

Examples:

1. We sat by the fireside and talked.
2. The fireside was the heart of the home.
3. The fireside was a place to gather and tell stories.
4. Fireside chats were a famous series of radio addresses given by Franklin D. Roosevelt.
5. They enjoyed a glass of wine by the fireside after dinner.