Phrase guide

forever home

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A permanent home found for a child or animal who is to be adopted.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We were so glad to rescue Jezebel from the shelter and bring her to her forever home.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A home in which a resident settles with the expectation of living there for the rest of their life.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • We put in the strongest bid that we could, because we wanted the home so bad — it felt like our forever home from the first moment we stepped inside.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: forever house

Antonyms: none provided

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