Home

/hoʊm/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The place where one lives; a residence.
After a long day at work, I look forward to returning home.
A place that one regards as belonging to oneself; a native place or country.
She always feels that the countryside is her true home.
The dwelling place of a family or household.
Their home was filled with laughter and love.
verb
To provide a home or shelter for; to house.
The organization aims to home abandoned animals.
adverb
To or at the place where one lives.
He walked home after school.
To the place where one belongs.
She felt a deep longing to return home.

Etymology

Old English 'hām', meaning 'village, estate, dwelling, home'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

home sweet home
A saying that expresses a sense of comfort and safety in one's own home.
bring it home
To make a point clearer or more relevant.
go home
To return to one's place of residence.
home is where the heart is
A saying suggesting that one's home is not just a physical location, but wherever loved ones are.

Related Words

house
A building for human habitation.
family
A group of individuals living together, typically consisting of parents and their children.
neighborhood
A district or community within a town or city.

Slang Meanings

The crib
Let's go back to the crib after the party.
The pad
We're just chilling at the pad this weekend.
The digs
I love the vibe of my digs.