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A1Pronunciation
UK
- /hˈəʊm/
US
- /ˈhoʊm/
Meanings
Noun
the place where someone lives as a personal or family base
the town, region, or country where someone comes from or feels they belong
an institution where people live and receive care
More meaningsFewer meanings
a starting page, screen, or control in a digital interface
Adverb
to, at, or toward the place where one lives or belongs
Adjective
at or connected with a team's own field or venue
Verb
to move or be guided toward a destination or target
Beyond the definition
"Home" is not just the house or apartment where you live. It is also the place where you feel comfort, safety, and a sense of belonging. You might say "Welcome home!" when someone comes back after a long trip, or call a place a "home away from home" when it feels warm and familiar. Very often, we use it to talk about the place we return to and feel at ease, whether we are "going home" after work or "making yourself at home" in a friend's house.
The word "home" may look simple, but it carries many meanings. At its most basic level, it refers to the physical place where someone lives: a house, an apartment, or even a temporary shelter. But "home" reaches far beyond walls and a roof. It is closely tied to our feelings, memories, and sense of identity.
"Home" can represent family, love, and security. We talk about "making a home," meaning creating a comfortable and caring place for ourselves and the people close to us. It is the place where we often feel most like ourselves. Beyond the individual dwelling, "home" can also refer to a person's native town, region, or country: the place they come from and often miss when they are away.
Interestingly, "home" isn't always tied to a specific location. A soldier far from their country might long for "home" as an idea. An exile may carry "home" in their heart. Even a person or a pet can provide that sense of peace and arrival. The phrase "Home is where the heart is" perfectly captures this abstract meaning, suggesting that true home resides within our relationships and our inner peace.
You might also hear "home" used as a verb: to "home in on" something means to focus intently or return directly to a target—much like a migratory bird homing in on its nest. Whether it's a physical structure, an emotional state, or a guiding principle, "home" is far more than just a building—it's the foundation of our lives, the source of our comfort, and the heart of who we are.
Examples
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Arriving home
I usually get home before dark.
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Staying home
She stayed at home with the kids.
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Returning home
After a year overseas, he was excited to come home.
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Place of origin
My parents still live back home in Mexico.
- Phraseback home
in the place where you usually live or come from
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Remote work
We both work from home on Fridays.
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A place to live
They finally found a home big enough for the dog and the baby.
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Workplace comfort
It didn't take long for her to feel at home in the new office.
- Phrasefeel at home
feel comfortable and relaxed
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Hospitality
Make yourself at home while I finish this email.
- Phrasemake yourself at home
behave in a relaxed way, as if you were in your own home
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Sports
The home team scored twice in the second half.
- Phrasehome team
the team playing in its own stadium or arena
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Strong realization
The documentary really brought home how much the city had changed.
- Phrasebring home
make someone understand something clearly and strongly
See also
Forms and spellings
4 forms open this card.
Main spelling
- homenounverbadjectiveadverb
Forms
- homespluralnounverbadjective
- homing-ing formverbnounadjective
- homedpast tenseverbnounadjective