ホームチーム

ほーむちーむ
noun
home team
1. home team; team playing on its own ground
In sports, the team playing a match at its own home stadium or ground, hosting the opposing side. Contrasted with the visiting team, and typically favored by local crowd support.
今日(きょう)はホームチームが()った。
The home team won today.
スタジアムはホームチームのファンで()まっていた。
The stadium was packed with home-team fans.
ホームチームは地元(じもと)声援(せいえん)()けて有利(ゆうり)試合(しあい)(すす)めた。
Backed by local cheering, the home team gained the upper hand in the match.

From English "home team." Used across team sports such as 野球(やきゅう) (baseball) and サッカー (soccer).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • ホームチームの応援(おうえん): cheering for the home team
  • ホームチームが先制(せんせい)する: for the home team to score first

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • アウェーチーム: away team — the visiting side playing at the opponent's ground.
  • 地元(じもと)チーム: local team — emphasizes belonging to the area rather than hosting the current match.