homeward
Americanadverb
adjective
adjective
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directed or going home
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(of a ship, part of a voyage, etc) returning to the home port
adverb
Etymology
Origin of homeward
before 900; Middle English homward, Old English hāmweard. See home, -ward
Example Sentences
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However, he said all parties were now talking and "hopefully we are on the homeward straight to actually solving this".
From BBC ● Apr. 29, 2026
Russell packed as many of the women as he could fit in his car and drove them homeward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 28, 2023
Chon’s stylish creations point in a single idealized direction: homeward.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 6, 2023
After graduation, she looked homeward, taking a job with the Community Legal Aid Society, where she worked on housing issues.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 14, 2022
With a touch of luck, she and I may be homeward bound by the time you receive this card.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
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