CEFR B1

adopted home

noun phrase

Meaning

A place where a child or pet lives permanently after being legally taken in by a new family or owner.

Examples

The shelter celebrated when all the cats and dogs found their adopted home.
He felt a sense of belonging the moment he stepped into his adopted home.

Synonyms: new family, forever home, permanent residence, legal guardians

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adopted home (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: əˈdɒptɪd hoʊm

Definition

A place where a child or pet lives permanently after being legally taken in by a new family or owner.

Examples

The shelter celebrated when all the cats and dogs found their adopted home.
He felt a sense of belonging the moment he stepped into his adopted home.

How to Use adopted home

adopted home (noun phrase): A permanent family home for an adopted child or pet. — "The puppy was excited to go to its adopted home."

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