All Definitions for Home
Below are all the dictionary definitions of home:
1One’s own dwelling place
2The house or structure in which one lives
3Especially the house in which one lives with one's family
4The habitual abode of one’s family.
5A dwelling.
6The place (residence, settlement, country, etc.), where a person was born or raised
7Childhood or parental home
8Home of one’s parents or guardian.
9A house that has been made home-like, to suit the comfort of those who live there.
10The abiding place of the affections, especially of the domestic affections.
11Anything that serves the functions of a home, as comfort, safety, sense of belonging, etc.
12One’s native land
13The place or country in which one dwells
14The place where one’s ancestors dwell or dwelt.
15A place of refuge, rest or care
16An asylum.
17The grave
18The final rest
19Also, the native and eternal dwelling place of the soul.
20Relating to the home team (the team at whose venue a game is played).
21Of, from, or pertaining to one’s dwelling or country
22Domestic
23Ot foreign.
24To one's home.
25To one's place of residence or one's customary or official location.
26At or in one's place of residence or one's customary or official location
27At home.
28The landing page of a website
29The site's homepage.
30The chord at which a melody starts and to which it can resolve.
31Home plate.
32The place of a player in front of an opponent’s goal
33Also, the player.
34The ultimate point aimed at in a progress
35The goal.
36A focus point.
37The locality where a thing is usually found, or was first found, or where it is naturally abundant
38Habitat
39Seat.
40To the place where it belongs
41To the end of a course
42To the full length.
43To the home page.
44To a full and intimate degree
45To the heart of the matter
46Fully, directly.
47Into the goal
48Into the right, proper or stowed position
49That strikes home
50Direct, pointed.
51Personal, intimate.
52To return to its owner.
53To one's place of birth.
54A number of places in the United States, all apparently meaning home, a place to live:
55A key that when pressed causes the cursor to go to the first character of the current line, or in a web browser to the top of the web page.
56A habitational surname from Old English.
57An unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Marshall County, Kansas.
58An unincorporated community in Rayne Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
59A census-designated place in Pierce County, Washington.
60An unincorporated community in Braxton County, West Virginia.
61Clipping of home directory. [(computing) A directory that contains a user's files.]
About rhymes for home
Finding the right rhyme for home helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "One’s own dwelling place", home has 19 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Roam is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Comb works well in formal or poetic contexts. Loam is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for home, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.