1
as in residence
the place where one lives
as we entered his 34-room mansion, our host playfully exclaimed, "Welcome to my humble home!"
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in habitat
the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found
the American south, the home of the armadillo the island is home to many thousands of plant species
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in country
the land of one's birth, residence, or citizenship
the U.S. is my home the folks back home were always eager for news about how well they had fared since moving away
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in household
those who live as a family in one house
comes from a loving home a man who believes that a person's home is the most important thing in life
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in birthplace
a place of origin
Springfield, Massachusetts, is the home of basketball, for it was there that Dr. James Naismith invented the game to keep his students active during foul weather
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of home
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
In 1985, the family moved to Ball Lake in rural Steuben County, and Jackie and Katherine Corcoran were later found shot to death in the home in 1992.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
Oakland’s Cat Town was inspired by Ann Dunn, an Oakland animal shelter volunteer, who launched it as a fostering program based loosely on the concept of Japan’s cat cafes, group cat homes that people can visit.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for home 
Noun
No home, no property, no stability, no hope in sight.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
In 1985, the family moved to Ball Lake in rural Steuben County, and Jackie and Katherine Corcoran were later found shot to death in the home in 1992.
—Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Their percentage of taking extra bases – going from first to third on a single or first to home on a double – ranks 11th in the majors.
—Jeff Fletcher, Orange County Register, 7 May 2024
Oakland’s Cat Town was inspired by Ann Dunn, an Oakland animal shelter volunteer, who launched it as a fostering program based loosely on the concept of Japan’s cat cafes, group cat homes that people can visit.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for home
Recent Examples of Synonyms for home
Noun
-
In 2019, Oren and Tal sold a $238 million Manhattan condo that is to this day the most expensive private residence ever sold in the U.S., according to Forbes.Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
-
He is accused of fatally stabbing University of Idaho students Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin in an off-campus residence in Moscow in 2022.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
For these bay birds, rising sea levels are washing their nesting habitats away.Eliza Principe Garcia, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
-
Explore the ambassador’s life at the center and how that animal survives in its natural habitat.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
-
Data from World Wildlife Fund Mexico, a branch of the independent global wildlife preservation organization that tracks monarch migration in that country, revealed monarchs occupied just 2.2 acres of their traditional overwintering grounds last year, a 59 percent decline from the previous season.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
The sister survey, the Household Survey, comes from calls to households.Robert Barone, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
-
About 28 percent of US households earn less than $45,000 a year, according to the latest Census Bureau data.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
This battle was the birthplace of modern environmental law.Eliza Principe Garcia, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024
-
State of play: Arizona is also among the 23 states that have never been the birthplace of a Heisman winner.Jeremy Duda, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Move from room to room with ease, and get up every bit of dust and debris with its powerful suction and lightweight design.Shea Simmons, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
-
Aleksandr Zimin roomed with Gladkov in college, with an actual bunkbed in their dorm.Joseph Howlett, WIRED, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
According to evidence introduced at trial, on May 29, 2023, the defendant provided alcohol to a minor female who was invited to spend the night at Hariprasad’s house by a minor female friend.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Dec. 2024
-
This is evident in the house and, later, in the greater town of Macondo.Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Montblanc also offers a range of personalized customization services, including the premium custom nib service for Meisterstück writing instruments, allowing customers to create writing tools tailored to their individual preferences and writing styles.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
-
The elf owl is considered rare in some areas due to its limited range and specific habitat needs.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near home
Cite this Entry
“Home.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/home. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share