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Homer

Verb / ˈhəʊmɜ: / Another word for homer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Homer is a noun that refers to a person who is an expert in a particular field or activity, especially in ancient Greek literature.

Synonyms & similar words

winslowhomer kor homerun homer homingpigeon expert specialist authority master scholar savant pro adept virtuoso genius whiz wizard buff fan enthusiast aficionado devotee fanatic junkie addict

Synonyms by register

Formal

home run circuit clout

Informal

dinger big fly jack round-tripper

Literary

grand slam

Antonyms

strikeout out failure miss whiff

Common collocations

  • hit a homer
  • grand slam homer
  • solo homer
  • walk-off homer
  • clutch homer
  • tape-measure homer

Word family

noun home

Usage note

Primarily used in baseball to refer to a home run. Can also refer to a person from one's home town or country.

Example sentences

  1. The baseball player hit a homerun.
  2. The audience cheered as the singer hit a homer with her new song.
  3. John is a homer when it comes to playing video games.
  4. The chef is a homer in the kitchen.
  5. My mom is a homer when it comes to cooking.

Quotes

  • Home is where the heart is, Homer. And your heart... is in your butt. - The Simpsons
  • There's a lot of beauty in ordinary things. Isn't that kind of the point? - Pam Beesly, The Office
  • D'Oh! - Homer Simpson, The Simpsons

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