Homeward

/ˈhoʊm.wɚd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to or directed toward home.

He felt a homeward longing as he approached the familiar streets of his childhood.

Of or pertaining to home or a return home.

The homeward bus was packed with eager travelers.

adverb

In the direction of home.

After the meeting, I started my homeward journey.

Toward or in the direction of one's home.

The lost traveler finally found a road that led homeward.

In a manner that is oriented towards returning home.

With a heavy heart, she walked homeward through the rain.

Old English 'ham' meaning 'home' plus the adverbial suffix '-ward'.

homeward bound

On the way home.

homeward journey

The trip taken to return to home.

home

The place where one lives permanently.

return

To go back to a place.

journey

An act of traveling from one place to another.

On the way back.

We're homeward from the concert.

Heading to the crib.

Let’s get homeward, it’s late.