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Definition of homeward

homeward

/ˈhoʊmwərd/
home · ward
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• adverb

1

Toward home; in the direction of one's residence or native place.

Example

"As the sun began to set, the fishing boats turned and sailed homeward."

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• adjective

1

Directed, going, or leading toward home or one's native country.

Example

"The exhausted hikers remained quiet during the long homeward journey."

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• Nearby Words

homestretch
homestyle
hometown
homeward
homeware
homework
homeworker

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English hāmweard, formed from hām ('home') and the directional suffix -weard ('toward').

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