Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
home-team
Noun
/ˈhoʊm tiːm/
Definition
The team that plays in its own venue or the team that is designated as the ‘home’ side in a sports event.
Examples
- The home-team celebrated a thrilling victory in front of their fans.
- In today’s match, the home-team will face their long-time rivals.
- The excitement was palpable as the home-team took the field.
Meaning
The home-team refers to the group of players or athletes representing a particular place or community when they play at their home ground.
Synonyms
- local team
- host team
- home club
