home away from home

noun phrase

: a place that is as pleasant and comfortable as one's own home

Whenever he came to the city, his brother's place was like a home away from home.

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First opening its doors in 1985, its been his home away from home since childhood. —

Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Each unforgettable property offers proximity to many of Istanbul’s must-visit destinations, with ultra-luxe rooms and suites, dreamy dining options, and oasis-like spas perfect for calling your home away from home during your time in old Constantinople. —

Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 While there are rumors floating around that the South African mega mogul is eyeing a penthouse pad in West Palm Beach, his home away from home these days is apparently Mar-a-Lago. —

Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025 From boutique inns and luxurious resorts to cozy vacation rentals, finding your perfect home away from home is effortless. —

Cliff Lewis, Orange County Register, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for home away from home

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