home sign

American  

noun

1. any idiosyncratic system of gestural communication used by a deaf person.

2. a single idiosyncratic form that is incorporated into a standard sign language.

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Example Sentences

On a bright September morning, LyBurtus pulled up at an unassuming gray house with a “Home Sweet Home” sign by the door.

From Los Angeles Times

The family had a celebratory lunch at the north Philadelphia home of Franklin’s grandson, decorated with balloons and a “welcome home” sign.

From Seattle Times

Angela Canning, a Yellowknife resident, told the Canadian Press that she and others cheered when they saw the "Welcome Home" sign on their drive back.

From BBC

The 20-year-old center fielder, nicknamed The Martian for his astounding physical talent at such a young age when he signed, flashed an “E.T. phone home” sign as his salute to the Bleacher Creatures when they chanted his name during his first roll call.

From Washington Times

This was a "welcome home" sign, a food and smell that signified comfort, nostalgia, as well as a literal favor — my dad would wrap up multiple sandwiches in foil and hand them to me to have in the car when I'd scoop up my brother from the train station.

From Salon