homes

[hoʊmz]

homes Definition

• 1. a place where one lives; a residence
• 2. an institution for people needing professional care or supervision

Using homes: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homes" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I'm going home.

• Example

  She has a beautiful home in the countryside.

• Example

  The nursing home provides care for the elderly.

• Example

  He was sent to a group home after his parents passed away.

homes Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for homes

• houses
• abodes
• dwellings
• residences

Phrases with homes

• home sweet home

  used to express the pleasure of being back in one's own home

  Example

  After a long trip, it's always nice to come back to home sweet home.

• home away from home

  a place where one feels as comfortable as in one's own home

  Example

  The hotel was so cozy and welcoming that it felt like a home away from home.

• home run

  a hit in baseball that allows the batter to run around all four bases and score a point

  Example

  The crowd cheered as the player hit a home run, securing their team's victory.

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Summary: homes in Brief

The term 'homes' [hoʊmz] refers to a place where one lives, such as a house or dwelling. It can also refer to an institution for people needing professional care or supervision, like a nursing home. Common phrases include 'home sweet home,' expressing the pleasure of being back in one's own home, and 'home away from home,' referring to a place where one feels as comfortable as in one's own home.