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What is the Plural of “Home”?

Learn the singular and plural noun forms, the rule behind the plural, and examples that show the form in context.

SingularhomePluralhomes
Rule: regularIPA: /hoʊm/

Singular and Plural Form of Home

Home is the singular noun form. Homes is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: The house or apartment where you live, or the place where you feel you belong.

Why is the Plural of Home “homes”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Home

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: home → homes

Plural pattern: regular.

How to Remember the Plural of Home

Just add -s to “home” to make “homes”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

Singular vs Plural Examples with Home

See home and homes used in real sentences side by side.

  • I leave for work at 8 AM and return home at 6 PM. A1
  • She felt homesick and missed her home when she moved to a new city. A2
  • Home is where the heart is, a common saying about belonging. B1

How to Pronounce Home and Homes

Rhymes with 'goat' and 'stone'. The vowel is long and pure.

Other Words With the Same Plural Pattern as Home

These nouns follow the same regular rule. Click any word to see its plural page.

Origin and Etymology of Home

From Old English 'hām' meaning dwelling or village.

Cultural note: In many cultures, home represents not just a physical space but emotional security and family identity.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Home

What is the plural of “home”?

The plural of “home” is “homes”.

Is “homes” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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