SportsAugust 17, 2026
homestand
HOME-stand
Definition
A series of consecutive home games played by a sports team in their own stadium.
Etymology
A compound word derived from 'home' (the team's base location) and 'stand' (a period or duration of staying in one place, as in a 'stand' of business).
In the news
The article mentions an upcoming homestand against the Cubs and Phillies as a critical stretch where the Mariners must perform well to remain in contention.
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Read the full article ↗The Seattle Times