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.

The Mariners are among baseball's worst hitting teams. Is coaching to blame?

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The Seattle Times

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