home field advantage

The term "home field advantage" is commonly used in sports to describe the beneficial effects of playing in a familiar environment with supportive fans.

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Definition

B2Sports

(common)The benefit a team gains when playing at their own stadium, often due to familiarity with the venue and support from local fans.

Example

  • The team has a strong home field advantage, winning most of their games at their home stadium.

B2General

(by extension)The advantage someone has when operating in a familiar setting or environment.

Example

  • Working from home gave her a home field advantage, allowing her to be more productive.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "home field advantage":

home groundplaying fieldfootball fieldtake the field