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home stand

noun

: a series of baseball games played at a team's home field

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Sacramento’s losing streak extended to five games and the Kings fell to 0-2 in the NBA Cup with a 124-110 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves, continuing the rough vibes after their 1-4 home stand. Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025 On Martha’s Vineyard, where culture, history, and tradition meet, one home stands as both a sanctuary and a symbol. Essence, 7 Nov. 2025 Professional photos help your home stand out and attract more buyers. Cecelia Cawthon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025 The Wild have five more games in this home stand to make some hay after going 1-3-1 on their last road trip. John Shipley, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for home stand

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of home stand was in 1965

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“Home stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20stand. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.

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