home
Plural
homes
1
the place that we live in, usually with our family
- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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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.