Synonyms for

Homes

Noun / həʊmz / Another word for homes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A place where someone lives, usually a house or apartment.

Synonyms & similar words

plate abode household habitation family home domicile dwelling house place menage base house residence dwelling abode apartment flat shelter habitat lodging quarters accommodation domicile sanctuary haven refuge homestead cottage bungalow villa manor

Synonyms by register

Formal

residences dwellings abodes habitats

Informal

places digs pads cribs

Literary

hearths roofs domiciles

Antonyms

away absence departure wandering nomadism transience

Common collocations

  • family homes
  • own homes
  • empty homes
  • private homes
  • public homes
  • affordable homes
  • starter homes
  • second homes

Word family

noun home
verb home
adjective homely
adverb homeward

Usage note

While 'homes' is the plural of 'home', it can also refer to institutions like 'children's homes' or 'old people's homes'.

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Example sentences

  1. I like to play games with my sister at our home.
  2. The dog likes to sleep on the couch in our home.
  3. I have a garden in front of my home.
  4. My friend's home is much bigger than mine.
  5. We always celebrate Christmas at my grandparents' home.

Quotes

  • Home is where the heart is.
  • A home without books is a body without soul.
  • Home is not a place, it's a feeling.

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