home sweet home UK /həʊm swiːt həʊm/US /hoʊm swiːt hoʊm/exclamation 1noun 1forms 1 exclamation1 •Expressing contentment or relief at residing in or returning to one's own home.After my work in the City, I like to be at home. What 's the good of a home, if you are never in it? "Home, Sweet Home," that's my motto. — 1892 noun1 •One's home, especially a nice, comfortable home. formshome sweet homes