The children gathered around the fireplace to warm themselves.

Meaning: This sentence is describing how the children came together around the fireplace to feel the heat from the fire.

Choice of Words: Gathered is a verb that means to come together in a group. Fireplace is a noun that refers to a structure made of bricks or stone where a fire is built. Warm is a verb that means to make something feel hot.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The family gathered around the fireplace for warmth.
• Families gathered around the fireplace.
• Family gathered around fireplace.
• They spin a cocoon around themselves.
• The children sat around the fireplace, mesmerized.
• Families gathered cozy by fireplace for warmth.
• Families gathered, sharing warmth and stories by the fireplace.
• The fire crackled and roared, casting warm light on the faces gathered around.
• Families gathered around warm fires, sharing stories.
• Families gathered around warm fires to stay cozy.