Main Entry: ¹home

Pronunciation: \ˈhōm\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English hom, from Old English hām village, home; akin to Old High German heim home, Lithuanian šeima family, servants, Sanskrit kṣema habitable, kṣeti 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 <homes 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>