The study of homemaking, including cookery, needlework, cleaning, etc.

(US) A tract house.

A variety of domesticated rock pigeon (Columba livia) that has been selectively bred to be able to find its way home over extremely long distances.

plural of homing pigeon

(US) A building or piece of property used as a secondary residence for vacation purposes; may be rented to others when not in use.

(US) An institution in which juvenile offenders are temporarily housed.

A person who carries out the home inspection of a dwelling before it is sold

An official inspection of a dwelling by a home inspector prior to its sale

A card, similar in size to a business card, conveying personal non-business contact information; may be used as an invitation to visit.

(slang, derogatory) A person who gains the affections of someone already married or engaged, and thus causes the dissolution of the marriage or engagement.