there's no place like home

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

One feels most comfortable at home.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “there's no place like home” mean?

One feels most comfortable at home.

Is “there's no place like home” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.