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home

1 of 4noun
/hoʊm/
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1

the place that we live in, usually with our family

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  • The family moved into a new home in the suburbs.
  • Their home was always filled with laughter and warmth.
  • He missed his home while traveling and couldn't wait to be back.
  • She enjoys cooking meals for her family in the kitchen of their home.
  • He enjoys the peaceful atmosphere of his home.
2

a facility or institution that provides long-term care or support, particularly for the elderly or those in need of assistance

  • After the accident, he moved to an old people's home for rehabilitation.
  • The home provided 24-hour medical care for residents.
  • She works at a home for individuals with special needs.
  • The home is equipped with professional staff to assist with daily living activities.
  • They placed their elderly father in a nearby home that specialized in memory care.
3

a location or origin point for a particular thing or concept

  • Paris is considered the home of haute couture fashion.
  • Silicon Valley is the home of many leading technology companies.
  • Venice is the home of traditional gondola rides.
  • The ancient city of Athens is the home of democracy.
  • The home of jazz music is widely considered to be New Orleans.
4

the natural habitat or environment of a plant or animal

  • The home of the polar bear is in the Arctic region.
  • The jungle is the home of many exotic species of birds.
  • This forest is the home of rare plants and animals.
  • The coral reef serves as the home to thousands of marine species.
  • The home of the kangaroo is typically found in Australia.
5

a designated location where an item or set of items is stored

  • There's not a home for the books yet, so they're stacked in the corner.
  • The home for my keys is on the kitchen counter.
  • This drawer is the home for all my office supplies.
  • He has a special home for each of his collectibles.
  • The box was the perfect home for the fragile ornaments.
6

(sports) the designated area or endpoint that a player aims to reach to score a point

  • He was only a few yards from home when the defender tackled him.
  • The runner sprinted toward home, eager to score.
  • The player slid safely into home to win the game.
  • The ball crossed the plate and the batter made it home.
  • After a quick throw, the ball landed just short of home.
7

a central location or headquarters for an organization

  • The dance company's home was located in the heart of the city.
  • The home of the tech startup is a modern building downtown.
  • The home of the international nonprofit organization is in Geneva.
  • The company's home serves as a hub for its global operations.
  • The corporate home holds all the key meetings and decisions.