home field

noun

sports
: a team's own field where it plays in front of its fans
The team has been tough to beat on its home field.

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Wilyer Abreu homered off Carlos Rodón (4-3) in the first and the Red Sox moved back to within two games of the Yankees for the AL’s top wild-card and home field advantage in the postseason. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026 This year, Acrisure Stadium, the Steeler's home field, ranked as the 13th most affordable NFL stadium for a family of four. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Despite a late rally from the Reseda on their home field, Fulton was able to hang on to win, 18-16. — Felipe Gamino, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026 While their team has the highest total payroll in MLB this year, the Mets have subjected their loyal supporters to last-place baseball and a losing record on their home field. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for home field

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“Home field.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20field. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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