home — the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household
Pronunciation (IPA): /hoʊm/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the entire neighborhood is his home.
- Home is where the WiFi connects automatically.
- There's no place like home.
home
NOUN[/hoʊm/]
the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household
After a long trip, she finally arrived home and hugged her dog.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Home derives from Old English 'ham', which evolved from Proto-Germanic *haimaz, meaning 'village' or 'dwelling place'. The term naturally emerged as humans transitioned to settled agricultural communities, reflecting the concept of a permanent residential settlement.
Breakdown
The word stems from Old English ham (village, estate), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *haimaz (home, village). The modern sense expanded from a physical settlement to include one's personal dwelling and family residence.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks the entire neighborhood is his home.”
“Home is where the WiFi connects automatically.”
“There's no place like home.”
“She felt homesick during her first week abroad.”
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