noun [ C ] language specialized us / ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm / uk / ˈhɒm.ə.nɪm / Add to word list a word that sounds the same or is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning: "No" and "know" are homonyms. "Bow" (= bend at the waist) and "bow" (= weapon) are also homonyms. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases

Common Examples of Homonyms Address – Address Band – Band Bat – Bat Match – Match Mean – Mean Right – Right Ring – Ring