second home
Americannoun
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an additional residence, as at the shore or in the country, where one goes on weekends, vacations, and the like.
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another residence, as of a close relative or friend, where one spends a great deal of time or feels welcome and at home.
Aunt Sue's house was my second home.
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any place where one spends a great deal of time.
My office is my second home.
Example Sentences
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"Now it's like a second home to me. It's one of those safe spaces for people who are LGBT, people who are looking to be mentored. Sue offers that safe space for us."
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
Normally, mortgage interest on a second home can be deductible.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Dreyer had just surrendered his second home run of the inning, transforming a low-scoring battle into a lopsided White Sox advantage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
He offers the real-life example of a female tech executive who had a longtime goal of buying a second home.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
I made my second home with our neighbor Lansman the tailor.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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