home
//hoʊm//
Noun
The place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.
I'm going home after work.
The place where something originated, was founded, or is most common; the native habitat or environment.
Italy is the home of pizza.
An institution providing care for people who need it, such as the elderly or orphans.
My grandmother lives in a home for the elderly.
The finishing point in a race or the goal in certain games.
The runners sprinted toward home.
Verb
To move or be aimed toward a target or destination with great accuracy.
The missile homed in on its target.
To return by instinct to one's territory after leaving it.
Pigeons can home from hundreds of miles away.
Adverb
To or at the place where one lives.
I went home after work.
To the point aimed at; to the full extent.
His criticism hit home.
Adjective
Relating to one's own home or country; domestic.
The company focuses on the home market.
Played or taking place at one's own sports ground or venue.
Our team won the home game.