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Home sweet home

🇬🇧 UK //həʊm swiːt həʊm// 🇺🇸 US //hoʊm swit hoʊm//

Meaning of Home sweet home

A phrase expressing happiness and comfort when at home.

In simple words: A saying that means you feel very happy to be at home.

Home sweet home in a sentence

• After a long trip, I always say, 'Home sweet home' when I walk through my door.
• Nothing beats the feeling of coming back and saying, 'Home sweet home!'
• On rainy days, I love to snuggle up and think, 'Home sweet home.'
• As soon as I enter my house after a vacation, I feel 'Home sweet home' instantly.

How to use Home sweet home

Used informally to express comfort and satisfaction at being home. It may not be suitable in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a cozy house with a warm, welcoming sign that says 'Home sweet home'.

Related words

Collocations with Home sweet home

• say home sweet home
• feel home sweet home
• return home sweet home

Synonyms for Home sweet home

• there's no place like home
• home comforts
• sweet abode

Common mistakes with Home sweet home

• Using it in a formal setting where a more professional phrase is required.
• Misplacing it in a sentence structure, as it is typically a standalone phrase.

Frequently asked questions about "Home sweet home"

What does "Home sweet home" mean?

A saying that means you feel very happy to be at home.

What is the definition of "Home sweet home"?

A phrase expressing happiness and comfort when at home.

How do you use "Home sweet home" in a sentence?

After a long trip, I always say, 'Home sweet home' when I walk through my door.

Can you give another example of "Home sweet home"?

Nothing beats the feeling of coming back and saying, 'Home sweet home!'

What are synonyms for "Home sweet home"?

Common alternatives include there's no place like home, home comforts, sweet abode.

What words go with "Home sweet home"?

It commonly pairs with say home sweet home, feel home sweet home, return home sweet home.

What are common mistakes when using "Home sweet home"?

Using it in a formal setting where a more professional phrase is required. Misplacing it in a sentence structure, as it is typically a standalone phrase.

How do you pronounce "Home sweet home"?

US: //hoʊm swit hoʊm//, UK: //həʊm swiːt həʊm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "Home sweet home"?

Used informally to express comfort and satisfaction at being home. It may not be suitable in very formal contexts.