home base

American  

noun

1. Baseball. home plate.

2. home.

3. home.

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Etymology

Origin of home base

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55

Example Sentences

The new location will act as a home base for the Ringer, its media brand focused on sports and pop culture.

From Los Angeles Times

Tax advisers say you’re generally considered a resident if California is your “domicile”—a true home base to which you plan to return.

From The Wall Street Journal

The global footprint supports rather than replaces the home base.

From Barron's

The winnowing has hit especially hard in Delaware, DuPont’s home base.

From The Wall Street Journal

The short and somber clip starts with a look at some wreckage within the abandoned halls of Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters — the home base of the X-Men.

From Los Angeles Times