homes
word · lemma: home
/ˈhoʊmz/
hohmz
/hˈəʊmz/
hohmz
Definition
The plural of "home." It means the places where people live, especially when thinking of them as private, comfortable, or family spaces rather than just buildings.
Usage & Nuances
"Homes" is more personal and emotional than "houses." A "house" is the building; a "home" is the place where someone belongs or lives comfortably. Common phrases include "family homes," "new homes," and "care homes."
Spanish: hogares - casasPortuguese (BR): lares - casasPortuguese (PT): lares - casasChinese (Simplified): 家 - 住宅Chinese (Traditional): 家 - 住宅Hindi: घर - आवासArabic: منازل - بيوتBengali: বাড়িগুলো - বাড়ি (গৃহ)Russian: домаJapanese: 家々Vietnamese: những ngôi nhà - tổ ấmKorean: 집들Turkish: evlerUrdu: گھرIndonesian: rumah-rumah
Example Sentences
These homes are very small.
basic
Many birds build homes in trees.
basic
The storm damaged several homes near the beach.
basic
New homes in this area are getting more expensive every year.
natural
After the flood, a local group helped families rebuild their homes.
natural
A lot of older homes have problems with plumbing or wiring.
natural