homer

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhəʊmə/ / /ˈhoʊməɹ/ / /ˈhoʊmɚ/

Etymology: From Middle English [Term?], an occupational name for a helmet maker, or a variant of Holme.

Etymology: Etymology tree English home English -er English homer From home + -er.

A home run.
“The first baseman hit a homer to lead off the ninth.”
“The Mets got that four-run cushion in the seventh when George Foster stepped in as a pinch-hitter and hit a two-run homer for the 5-1 final.”
Synonym of home run (“sexual intercourse”).
“Fast forward to Chase's base. Where Chase hit a homer, first at bat. Becca thrived off being sexy, having sex, watching sex.”
““So you hit a homer, huh?” she asked, confused by his misery. Colm nodded. “Best sex I've had in a long time. Maybe ever.””
A homing pigeon.
“Each of the pigeon fanciers released a homer at the same time.”
A person who is extremely devoted to a favorite team.
“Joe is such a homer that he would never boo the Hometown Hobos, even if they are in last place in the league.”
A homing beacon.
“Two general types of homer systems are in use, active homers and passive homers. Active homers contain a transmitting device which emits energy that is directed towards the target.”
homework
“'What's the good of talking?' said Cyril. 'What I want is for something to happen. It's awfully stuffy for a chap not to be allowed out in the evenings. There's simply nothing to do when you've got through your homers.' Jane finished the last of her home-lessons and shut the book with a bang.”

Etymology: Etymology tree English home English -er English homer From home + -er.