Added 9 October 2026 firedog noun Categories: ThingsObscure Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about firedog at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Metal supports for logs in a fireplace. the andirons were too hot to touch Related Words: andirondogbandoggundogdogheadwingdogdoglorepigdog Back to today's word