homestretch

noun

home·​stretch ˈhōm-ˈstrech 

1

: the part of a racecourse between the last turn and the winning post

2

: a final stage

Synonyms

• capper
• close
• closing
• conclusion
• consummation
• end
• endgame
• ending
• finale
• finis
• finish
• grand finale
• mop-up
• windup
• wrap-up

Examples of homestretch in a Sentence

The horses are in the homestretch.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's memo urges a continued focus on the ideas of freedom as a pathway to regaining the majority in the U.S. House, which remains highly competitive in the homestretch to Election Day. —Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2024

Yet the fundamental paradox of Harris' candidacy − a sitting vice president for three and a half years running on a break from the past − provides an opening for Trump with a 2024 election now in the post-Labor Day homestretch. —Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2024

Patrick Smith / Getty Images During the homestretch, a chain reaction sent four other runners toppling. —Susan Baek, NBC News, 7 Aug. 2024

Now the party is newly hopeful heading into the highly competitive homestretch of the election. —Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 7 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

homestretch

noun

home·​stretch ˈhōm-ˈstrech 

1

: the part of a racetrack between the final turn and the finish line

2

: a final stage