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Definition of homestretch

homestretch

/ˈhoʊm.strɛtʃ/
home · stretch
Plural:homestretches
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homestretch Lexical Profile

homestretch Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American The final stage or concluding phase of a prolonged project, undertaking, or journey.

Example

"After months of research and drafting, the editorial team is finally in the homestretch of publishing the textbook."

2

North American The final straight part of a racecourse leading directly to the finish line.

Example

"The leading horse pulled ahead by two lengths as the pack thundered down the homestretch."

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• Nearby Words

homestead
homesteader
homesteading
homestretch
homestyle
hometown
homeward

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in mid-19th-century American English horse racing jargon from "home" (in the sense of a race's finish or goal) and "stretch" (a straight section of a racetrack).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homestretch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homestretch
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