adj

homing

HOH-mihng

Homing (adj) means Able to automatically adjust course toward a target. Example: “The missile's homing system locked onto the heat signature of the engine.”

adj

Able to automatically adjust course toward a target.

"The missile's homing system locked onto the heat signature of the engine."

"Homing pigeons are famous for finding their way back over huge distances."

How to use homing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDescribes something built to sense and steer itself toward a destination or target.

Common pairings

homing pigeon homing missile homing device homing instinct

Word forms

more homing comparative, most homing superlative

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Rhymes for homing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “homing” mean?

The word “homing” means able to automatically adjust course toward a target. In plain terms, describes something built to sense and steer itself toward a destination or target.

How do you pronounce “homing”?

“Homing” is pronounced HOH-mihng (/ˈhoʊmɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “homing” in a sentence?

Here is “homing” used in a sentence: “The missile's homing system locked onto the heat signature of the engine.”

What part of speech is “homing”?

“Homing” is an adjective.