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

Wiki
home definition and meaning
example
Examples
The family moved into a new home in the suburbs.
1.1

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

example
Examples
The real estate agent showed us several homes for sale in the neighborhood.
1.2

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

home definition and meaning
example
Examples
He grew up in a loving home, where education was highly valued.
1.3

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

example
Examples
After years of traveling abroad, she was happy to return to her home.
1.4

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

example
Examples
For him, the office was a second home where he spent countless hours.
02

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

home definition and meaning
example
Examples
After the accident, he moved to an old people 's home for rehabilitation.
03

a location or origin point for a particular thing or concept

example
Examples
Paris is considered the home of haute couture fashion.
04

the natural habitat or environment of a plant or animal

example
Examples
The home of the polar bear is in the Arctic region.
05

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

InformalInformal
example
Examples
There 's not a home for the books yet, so they're stacked in the corner.
06

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

example
Examples
He was only a few yards from home when the defender tackled him.
6.1

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

example
Examples
The batter swung and sprinted toward home to score a run.
6.2

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

example
Examples
The goalie quickly rushed to home to avoid the oncoming attacker.
6.3

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

example
Examples
The home charged forward, looking for an opening in the defense.
6.4

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

example
Examples
The team secured a home in the championship after their victory.
07

a central location or headquarters for an organization

example
Examples
The dance company 's home was located in the heart of the city.
01

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

home definition and meaning
example
Examples
The company is focusing on home sales this year.
02

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

home definition and meaning
example
Examples
The home game was scheduled for next Saturday.
03

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

example
Examples
She gave me her home address for the invitation.
04

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

example
Examples
She enjoys trying out new home recipes on weekends.
05

referring to the main office or central location of an organization

Dialectamerican flagAmerican
example
Examples
The company has moved its home office to a larger building.
home
01

to, at, or toward the place where one lives

home definition and meaning
example
Examples
She walked home after a long day at work.
1.1

to one's native area or homeland

example
Examples
I wonder what 's happening back home in my town.
02

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

example
Examples
He hammered the nail home with one strong blow.
03

with respect to emotional or intellectual impact

example
Examples
His criticism hit home more than he realized.
04

used to mark arrival at the final point or successful completion

example
Examples
The favorite galloped home in first place.
05

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

example
Examples
The runner slid home safely.
to home
01

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

Intransitive
example
Examples
The geese home to the same marshland each spring.
1.1

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

Intransitive
example
Examples
Only three of the pigeons homed before sunset.
02

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

Transitive
example
Examples
The shelter homed five rescued cats last week.
03

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

Old useOld use
example
Examples
As the sun set, the children homed through the fields.
homes
homes
hoʊmz
howmz
British pronunciation
/hˈə‌ʊmz/
Homes
01

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

InformalInformal
example
Examples
What ’s up, homes? Long time no see!
LanGeek
Download LanGeek app
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store