home

word

/ˈhoʊm/
HOHM
/hˈəʊm/
HOHM

Definition

The place where a person lives, especially as a member of a family or household. It can also mean a place where someone feels comfortable and safe.

Usage & Nuances

'Home' can refer to a physical building or to the feeling of comfort and belonging. Common collocations include 'go home', 'at home', and 'home town'. It is used in informal and formal contexts. Don't confuse 'home' with 'house'—a house is a building, but home is where you live or feel at ease.

Example Sentences

I will go home after work.

basic

This is my home.

basic

She feels happy at home.

basic

After a long trip, there's nothing better than being home.

natural

I haven’t felt at home since moving cities.

natural

He always makes you feel at home when you visit him.

natural