home
home
hoʊm
howm
British pronunciation
/həʊm/

Definition & Meaning of "home"in English

Home
01

the place that we live in, usually with our family

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home definition and meaning
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The family moved into a new home in the suburbs.
Their home was always filled with laughter and warmth.
1.1

a residential building or unit available for purchase, sale, or rent

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The real estate agent showed us several homes for sale in the neighborhood.
They bought their first home after getting married.
1.2

the people living together in a residence, often associated with the concept of a family or household

home definition and meaning
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He grew up in a loving home, where education was highly valued.
The children came from a supportive home where creativity was encouraged.
1.3

one's own country or the area where one is from

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After years of traveling abroad, she was happy to return to her home.
He missed his home and longed for the familiar sights of his hometown.
1.4

a place where one feels most comfortable or connected, often in a figurative sense

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For him, the office was a second home where he spent countless hours.
After traveling the world, she finally felt at home in her new city.
02

a facility or institution that provides long-term care or support, particularly for the elderly or those in need of assistance

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After the accident, he moved to an old people 's home for rehabilitation.
The home provided 24-hour medical care for residents.
03

a location or origin point for a particular thing or concept

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Paris is considered the home of haute couture fashion.
Silicon Valley is the home of many leading technology companies.
04

the natural habitat or environment of a plant or animal

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The home of the polar bear is in the Arctic region.
The jungle is the home of many exotic species of birds.
05

a designated location where an item or set of items is stored

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There 's not a home for the books yet, so they're stacked in the corner.
The home for my keys is on the kitchen counter.
06

(sports) the designated area or endpoint that a player aims to reach to score a point

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He was only a few yards from home when the defender tackled him.
The runner sprinted toward home, eager to score.
6.1

(baseball) the area where a batter must reach to score a run

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The batter swung and sprinted toward home to score a run.
The pitcher aimed for the strike zone near home.
6.2

a safe position in some sports where a player is no longer in danger of being attacked

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The goalie quickly rushed to home to avoid the oncoming attacker.
Once the runner reached home, he was no longer in danger of being tagged out.
6.3

(lacrosse) the three players positioned closest to the opponent's goal, typically responsible for defense

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The home charged forward, looking for an opening in the defense.
Our coach rotated the homes to keep fresh pressure near the crease.
6.4

a game that is played or won by a team on their own field or court

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The team secured a home in the championship after their victory.
The home proved to be their strongest advantage this season.
07

a central location or headquarters for an organization

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The dance company 's home was located in the heart of the city.
The home of the tech startup is a modern building downtown.
01

pertaining to one's own nation, especially its internal or domestic matters

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The company is focusing on home sales this year.
Many of the policies were geared toward improving home industries.
02

referring to a team or game played at the team's own venue or stadium

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The home game was scheduled for next Saturday.
The home team won their match with ease.
03

pertaining to or associated with one's residence or domestic environment

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She gave me her home address for the invitation.
I have n't seen my home town in years.
04

referring to something created or designed for use in where one lives

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She enjoys trying out new home recipes on weekends.
She prefers home remedies over commercial medicines.
05

referring to the main office or central location of an organization

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
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The company has moved its home office to a larger building.
The request was sent back to the home branch for approval.
home
01

to, at, or toward the place where one lives

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She walked home after a long day at work.
After the vacation, they returned home and unpacked their suitcases.
1.1

to one's native area or homeland

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I wonder what 's happening back home in my town.
The team returned home after the tournament.
02

used to describe something being placed or moved securely into its correct location

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He hammered the nail home with one strong blow.
She drove the bolt home with a twist of the wrench.
03

with respect to emotional or intellectual impact

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His criticism hit home more than he realized.
The story's message really struck home.
04

used to mark arrival at the final point or successful completion

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The favorite galloped home in first place.
He limped home after a grueling marathon.
05

(baseball) used to indicate movement toward or arrival at home plate

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The runner slid home safely.
The batter brought two men home with a double.
to home
01

(of an animal) to make one's way back to a natural habitat or nesting place

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The geese home to the same marshland each spring.
After migration, the salmon homed to their native river.
1.1

(of a racing pigeon) to fly back to the loft from a distant release site

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Only three of the pigeons homed before sunset.
His best bird homes in under four hours.
02

to give a person or animal a place to live or settle in

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The shelter homed five rescued cats last week.
The program homes orphaned children with local families.
03

to travel back to one's place of residence or origin

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As the sun set, the children homed through the fields.
Let us home before the storm worsens.
homes
homes
hoʊmz
howmz
British pronunciation
/hˈə‌ʊmz/
Homes
01

a close friend or buddy, often used as a casual greeting

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What ’s up, homes? Long time no see!
Yo, homes, you coming to the game tonight?
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