Families gathered around the fireplace.

Meaning: People who are related to each other came together and sat near the fire.

Choice of Words: Families are groups of people related to each other, gathered means to come together in one place, around means in a circle or group, and fireplace is a place in a room where a fire is made.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Families gathered cozy by fireplace for warmth.
• Families gathered, sharing warmth and stories by the fireplace.
• Families gather around the fireplace.
• Families gather around the fireplace for warmth.
• Families gather around the fireplace in winter.
• The family gathered around the fireplace for warmth.
• The children gathered around the fireplace to warm themselves.
• Family gathered around fireplace.
• Families gathered around warm fires, sharing stories.
• Families gathered around warm fires to stay cozy.