home front

noun

: the sphere of civilian activity in war

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Long before this year’s Iran war saw its home front and world-class air defenses put under unprecedented assault and strain, the United Arab Emirates endured its first drone and missile attacks from the Houthis in Yemen in January 2022. — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Despite Christophe’s many efforts to escape his origins, Clichy never portrays his home front as a horrible place, but rather as a loving household torn apart by financial worry and alcoholism. — Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 American global defense relies on a strong home front. — The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 14 May 2026 And just beyond Bloom Hill Farm is Prospect Street, where signs dotting home front lawns still show a fresh memory of the fight over the gas station and car wash. — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for home front

Word History

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of home front was in 1917

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“Home front.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/home%20front. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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