Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of home
"The author signed his new book with the alternative spelling of Holmes as Homes on the title page."
Alternative spelling of holmes
In plain English: Homes are the places where people live and feel safe.
"The homeless children found new homes in the charity shelter."
Usage: When referring to dwellings or residences, use the standard spelling "homes." Do not use "homes" as an alternative spelling for "Holmes," which refers to the unit of measurement or the surname.
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of home
"He homes his fishing net precisely to catch the stray cod before they scatter into the deep current."
In plain English: To homes means to return to your home after being away.
"The family eventually homes in on the source of the strange noise."
Usage: Do not use "homes" as a verb to mean returning to a residence; the correct third-person singular form of that action is "homes." Instead, use the noun "home" or the verb "to go home" when referring to someone's dwelling.
Homes is the plural form of home, which comes from Old English hām meaning village or district. It originally referred to a specific place where one lived and now denotes any dwelling or residence.