home

⁴home

verb

homedhom·ing

Definition of HOME

intransitive verb

1

: to go or return home

2

of an animal : to return accurately to one's home or natal area from a distance

3

: to proceed to or toward a source of radiated energy used as a guide <missiles home in on radar>

4

: to proceed or direct attention toward an objective <science is homing in on the mysterious human process — Samuel Glucksberg>

transitive verb

: to send to or provide with a home

First Known Use of HOME

1765