home base
noun
1
: the place in which someone or something lives or operates
The company's home base is in New York.
She returned to her home base after a long month of traveling.
2
baseball
: the base that a runner must touch in order to score
The runner was tagged out at home base.
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Orange County, the Angels’ home base, is not as bustling as Los Angeles, where the Dodgers compete amid Hollywood stars.
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Stay at the Siren Hotel Photos by Sylvia Jarrus
Make the Siren Hotel in the Wurlitzer Building (the former headquarters of the iconic jukebox company) your home base for stylish accommodations with a bit of history.
—AFAR Media, 13 May 2025
The biggest challenge, Edwards says, has been finding a wedding dress, since their home base is constantly changing.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 12 May 2025
In a country where sauna culture is part of the national identity, this amenity is a true testament to the brand’s deeply rooted understanding of its home base.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Stay at the Siren Hotel Photos by Sylvia Jarrus
Make the Siren Hotel in the Wurlitzer Building (the former headquarters of the iconic jukebox company) your home base for stylish accommodations with a bit of history.
—AFAR Media, 13 May 2025
The biggest challenge, Edwards says, has been finding a wedding dress, since their home base is constantly changing.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 12 May 2025
In a country where sauna culture is part of the national identity, this amenity is a true testament to the brand’s deeply rooted understanding of its home base.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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“Home base.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20base. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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