homer
8 synonyms for homer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A home run in baseball.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use homer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hit a homer
solo homer
Etymology
Comes from Hebrew חומר / חֹמֶר (khómer, “clay, heap, large unit of volume”).
Full origin of homer →Frequently asked questions
What does “homer” mean?
The word “homer” means a home run in baseball. In plain terms, baseball slang for a home run — a hit that lets the batter round all the bases and score.
How do you pronounce “homer”?
“Homer” is pronounced HOH-muh (/ˈhoʊmɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “homer” in a sentence?
Here is “homer” used in a sentence: “He hit a homer in the bottom of the ninth to win the game.”
What is another word for “homer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “homer” include cor and kor.
What part of speech is “homer”?
Depending on how it is used, “homer” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “homer” a common word?
“Homer” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “homer” have?
“Homer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a home run in baseball.
What is the difference between a "homer" and a "home run"?
In baseball they mean the same thing — "homer" is simply an informal, shortened word for a home run. "Homer" is common in casual speech and headlines, while "home run" is the full, standard term.
Is "homer" a formal baseball term?
"Homer" is an informal, conversational term for a home run. Official statistics and formal writing use the full term "home run" (often abbreviated "HR"), while "homer" appears more in commentary and everyday conversation.
