Hearth
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A brick, stone or cement floor to a fireplace or oven An open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire may be built The lowest part of a metallurgical furnace A symbol for home or family life A household or group following the modern pagan faith of Heathenry.
Example sentence: The simple hearth of the small farm is the true center of our universe.
Fireplace
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an open hearth for holding a fire at the base of a chimney
Example sentence: There's a room in my house where my stereo, records, CDs, and books are housed. I spend a lot of time in that room, sitting in my chair beside the fireplace, reading and listening to music. Sometimes I just stand before the shelves and look at my books, because every single one of them means something to me.