n.
Pronunciation: ' h ō m
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English hom, from Old English h ā m village, home; akin to Old High German heim home, Lithuanian š eima family, servants, Sanskrit k ș ema habitable, k ș eti he dwells, Greek ktizein to inhabit
Date: before 12th century
1 a : one's place of residence : DOMICILE b : HOUSE
2 : the social unit formed by a family living together
3 a : a familiar or usual setting : congenial environment also : the focus of one's domestic attention < home is where the heart is> b : HABITAT
4 a : a place of origin <salmon returning to their home to spawn> also : one's own country <having troubles at home and abroad> b : HEADQUARTERS 2 < home of the dance company>
5 : an establishment providing residence and care for people with special needs < home s for the elderly>
6 : the objective in various games especially : HOME PLATE
– at home
1 : relaxed and comfortable : at ease <felt completely at home on the stage>
2 : in harmony with the surroundings
3 : on familiar ground : KNOWLEDGEABLE <teachers at home in their subject fields>