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second home

noun

  1. an additional residence, as at the shore or in the country, where one goes on weekends, vacations, and the like.

  2. 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.

  3. any place where one spends a great deal of time.

    My office is my second home.



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He led the NHL in shots on goal in 10 of his first 11 seasons and practically turned the left circle into his second home.

He was born during his father’s stint in Montreal, and though he was largely raised in the Dominican Republic, he has often said that he considers Canada his second home.

Hernández later added a second home run and, oh yeah, so did Ohtani, two of last season’s postseason stars who love the moment.

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Whether it's cooking, swimming or even shopping, Rory White feels comfortable at the day centre he's called his second home for 17 years.

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In any reasonably well-functioning housing market, the logic goes, some houses and apartments sit empty, either because they’re between renters, they’ve just been built or sold, they’re being fixed or renovated or they’re someone’s second home.

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