Word
homes
US/ˈhoʊmz/
UK/hˈəʊmz/
Definitions
01places to live
n. more than one home; the houses or apartments where people live.
n. the plural form of 'home', referring to multiple domestic residences or dwellings.
“The charity helps build new homes for families in need after the flood.”
“The government's new housing initiative aims to provide affordable homes for first-time buyers in urban areas where prices have skyrocketed.”
Synonyms
02friend or peer
n. a slang word you use to address a male friend or someone from your neighborhood.
n. a slang term of address for a male friend or acquaintance, often used within specific urban subcultures.
“Hey homes, what are you doing later tonight?”
“He greeted his old friend with a casual 'What's up, homes?' as they met on the corner where they grew up.”
Slang · American English · Informal
Usage
Often spelled 'holmes' in its original slang context.
Teaching tip
This is highly specific to certain American dialects and subcultures; learners should be aware of it through media but avoid using it in formal or professional settings.
Real-World Examples
“Israeli troops have forced two Palestinian families to leave their besieged West Bank homes, the day after a top Israeli commander personally promised he would end a violent settler campaign to drive them out.” “The military’s failure to keep extremists away from two Palestinian families trapped in their West Bank homes made clear the chaos gripping the Israeli-occupied territory.” Collocations
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