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- US Pronunciation
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- [hohm-strech]
- /ˈhoʊmˈstrɛtʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hohm-strech]
- /ˈhoʊmˈstrɛtʃ/
Definitions of homestretch word
- noun homestretch the straight part of a racetrack from the last turn to the finish line. Compare backstretch. 1
- noun homestretch the final phase of any endeavor: The political campaign is in the homestretch. 1
- noun homestretch The concluding straight part of a racecourse. 1
- singular noun homestretch The homestretch is the last part of a race. 0
- singular noun homestretch You can refer to the last part of any activity that lasts for a long time as the homestretch, especially if the activity is difficult or boring. 0
- noun homestretch the part of a racecourse between the last turn and the winning post 0
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Origin of homestretch
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; home + stretch
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Parts of speech for Homestretch
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homestretch popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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