home away from home

noun phrase

US

: a place that is as pleasant and comfortable as one's own home

Whenever he came to the city, his brother's place was like a home away from home.

Examples of home away from home in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That meant that, after an 11-year absence from the China Open, Djokovic claimed his seventh title at the Beijing tournament – a sort of home away from home for the 24-time grand slam singles champion. — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

During practices and matches, Alyson and her older sister, Grace, turned the place into their home away from home. — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

The restaurant feels like a time capsule of familiarity, of a home away from home that’s evident with every bite. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Despite its 13th-century origin, here is a distinctly bohemian vibe to this home away from home. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for home away from home

• acrosome
• aerodrome
• catacomb
• centrosome
• chromosome
• cytochrome
• hippodrome
• honeycomb
• liposome
• meerschaum
• metronome
• microtome