noun
Common
homer
HOH-muh
Homer (noun) means a home run in baseball. Example: “The crowd roared when the young batter smashed a homer over the fence.”
noun
1
A home run in baseball.
"The crowd roared when the young batter smashed a homer over the fence."
"A late homer gave the visitors a surprise lead."
"The first baseman hit a homer to lead off the ninth."
"He hit a homer in the bottom of the ninth to win the game."
verb
1
To hit a home run.
"The shortstop homered in the third inning and the fans cheered."
"If he homers again tonight, he will break the club record."
"She homered twice in the same game."
"The Sultan of Swat homered 714 times."
How to use homer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBaseball slang for a home run — a hit that lets the batter round all the bases and score.
Common pairings
hit a homer
solo homer
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Word forms
- Plural
- homers
- Third person singular
- homers
- Past tense
- homered
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Etymology
Comes from Hebrew חומר / חֹמֶר (khómer, “clay, heap, large unit of volume”).
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Rhymes for homer
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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.
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