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home stand

American

noun

a series of consecutive sports events, as baseball games, played in a team's own stadium.

Etymology

Origin of home stand

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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That can include an accent wall, a unique backsplash, nice lighting, or other small touches that make a home stand out to buyers.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

“If you’re a seller, you need to put in a little more work to make your home stand out,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 13, 2025

It’s a new feature for each and every home stand.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2023

The Nationals now only have three games left — a home stand against the Texas Rangers — until the All-Star break.

From Washington Times • Jul. 6, 2023

A few base children who have not yet gone home stand there now watching us with frowning faces.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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