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 of homestretch

• ending
• end
• conclusion
• finale
• closing
• culmination
• finish
• close

Examples of homestretch in a Sentence

The horses are in the homestretch.

Recent Examples on the Web

But critics point out those ads didn’t promote the presidents and didn’t air in the homestretch of a contentious political battle like Republicans are locked in ahead of the midterms. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

That three-game homestretch certainly is going to put some stress on that field. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

There’s still a lot to do, but the team is in the homestretch for the day. — Ashwin R. Vasavada, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Lollapalooza hit its Day 4 homestretch yesterday in Grant Park, with the gates opening on time after rains and flooding forced a late start on Saturday. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for homestretch

• etch
• fetch
• fletch
• ketch
• sketch
• stretch
• vetch
• wretch

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