homeward

[ hohm-werd ]

/ ˈhoʊm wərd /

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adverb

Also homewards. toward home.

adjective

directed toward home: his homeward way.

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Origin of homeward

before 900; Middle English homward,Old English hāmweard.See home, -ward

Words nearby homeward

home teacher, hometown, home truth, home unit, home video, homeward, homeware, Homewood, homework, homeworker, homewrecker

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How to use homeward in a sentence

These days, as we gather around our van’s dining table, hovering over maps and national park guidebooks on our homeward trip from California to Connecticut, I’m still stoked for all the crazy, cheddar bunny-filled days on the road ahead.
How to (Finally!) Take That Kid-Free Vacation|awise|September 13, 2021|Outside Online
Left-handed pitchers, meanwhile, were able to keep their back foot on the rubber, set their eyes homeward, then throw over to first in an attempt to surprise a runner.
MLB announces new rules for the minor leagues, including an anti-shift change|Chelsea Janes|March 11, 2021|Washington Post
Giving me an excuse to post the trailer for Homeward Bound on the blog!
Holly the Cat's Incredible Journey|Justin Green|January 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
When the service was over, they walked leisurely homeward, and their conversation became more intimate.
The Homesteader|Oscar Micheaux

All along the journey homeward their presence lingered with her like the memory of a delicious song.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories|Kate Chopin
Her mental state was peculiar, and her thoughts revolved about the journey from Oxford Street homeward.
Dope|Sax Rohmer
No sooner did he reach the steamer than he was taken ill, and remained ill during the whole of the homeward voyage.
The Everlasting Arms|Joseph Hocking
We live on the top floor, said Maggie, volunteering her first remark since starting homeward.
The Girls of Central High on the Stage|Gertrude W. Morrison

British Dictionary definitions for homeward

homeward

/ (ˈhəʊmwəd) /

adjective

directed or going home

(of a ship, part of a voyage, etc) returning to the home port

adverb Also: homewards

towards home

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