Synonyms

home ground

American

noun

an area, locality, or subject with which one is intimately familiar.

When you see those familiar mountains appear on the horizon, you'll know you are back on home ground. Baseball and football are home ground for this sports-loving community.

home ground British

noun

a familiar area or topic

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Another fan out celebrating was Theresa, who was born streets away from Arsenal's home ground.

From BBC ● May 31, 2026

Fans held up placards showing '7', Ronaldo's shirt number, in the seventh minute of the game at Al Nassr's home ground in Riyadh.

From Barron's ● Feb. 6, 2026

For Carey, a South Australian, this was a first Test on his home ground since the passing of his father in September.

From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2025

If Khawaja is left out on his home ground, it would leave the door open for Josh Inglis, who made a hundred for a Cricket Australia XI against England Lions on Monday.

From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025

They think this will be the last battle, and they are glad that it is to be fought on their own home ground.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara

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