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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On top of that, the meek collection of Spaniards which were sent homeward tae think again in Glasgow have pulled themselves together, culminating in giving Cyprus a 6-0 hammering on their last outing.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2023
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
They walked briskly, outdistancing loitering kids homeward bound from the junk shops.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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