home
/hoʊm/
adjective
- Relating to one's home or country.
- They sell home goods like towels and dishes.
- She enjoys home cooking more than restaurant food.
- The company focuses on the home market.
- Relating to a team's own playing field or venue.
- The home crowd cheered loudly.
- They have a strong home record this season.
- The team has a home game this Saturday.
noun
- The place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
- Their home is a small apartment in the city.
- She invited us to her home for dinner.
- After a long trip, I was happy to return home.
- A place where something or someone originates or is most comfortable.
- This forest is home to many rare birds.
- New Orleans is considered the home of jazz music.
- The library felt like a second home to her.
- In sports, the goal or base that a player must reach to score.
- The runner tagged home just before the catcher.
- She hit the ball and ran all the way home.
- He slid safely into home plate.
verb
- To move or be directed toward a target or destination.
- The dog homed in on the scent of food.
- The missile homed in on its target.
- Scientists are homing in on a cure for the disease.
adverb
- To or at the place where one lives.
- She stayed home because she was sick.
- Please drive me home.
- I'm going home after work.
- To the intended or correct position.
- The arrow flew straight home to the target.
- She pressed the button home until it clicked.
- He drove the nail home with one hit.