home field

noun

sports
: a team's own field where it plays in front of its fans
The team has been tough to beat on its home field.

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Inter Miami’s new home field has not been an advantage so far for Lionel Messi and his teammates, who came away with three ties in row in the first three games at Nu Stadium. Miami Herald, 1 May 2026 Nonetheless, the Jaguars, Nonetheless, the Jaguars, who will be playing in Orlando for the 2027 season because of renovations to their home field, were looking for a tight end to play behind starter Brenton Strange. Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 In his third season since taking over as head coach, Stokic finally had an opportunity to beat the Blast on his home field. Nathan Dunn, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026 He and his squad were headed to Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders’ home field, to watch the game in person. Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for home field

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“Home field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20field. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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