Homer

/ˈhoʊmər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A home run in baseball.

He hit a homer in the bottom of the ninth to win the game.

A person who hits home runs.

The team is looking for a strong homer to boost their lineup.

A reference to a fan or enthusiast of the sport of baseball.

As a true homer, she never misses a game and knows every player's stats by heart.

proper noun

The name of an ancient Greek poet, traditionally said to be the author of the epics 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey.'

Homer's works have had a profound impact on Western literature.

Derived from 'home run', a term used in baseball.

homerun hitter

A player who is skilled at hitting home runs.

homer Simpson

A character known for being a comically bumbling and lazy father.

baseball

A bat-and-ball game played between two teams.

bat

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball.

run

A score in baseball.

A person who tries to appeal to the average person.

He's just a homer trying to connect with the fans.

Someone who lacks knowledge about a specific subject.

Don't be a homer; that topic is deeper than it seems.