Meaning of the word homer in English

What does homer mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

homer

US /ˈhoʊ.mɚ/
UK /ˈhəʊ.mər/

Noun

a home run in baseball

Example:
He hit a grand slam homer in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The crowd erupted when she hit her first career homer.