homeless

adjective

home·​less ˈhōm-ləs How to pronounce homeless (audio)
: having no home or permanent place of residence : unhoused
homelessness noun

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Berkowitz also helped his wife’s work reducing the number of homeless pets through her Friends of Miami Animals Foundation. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026 Stone House is a six-story, 161-unit apartment building developed by Win, formerly known as Women in Need, with 96 units reserved for homeless families. Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 The Folsom Winter Shelter serves homeless individuals who are at least 18 years old, according to its website. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026 The affidavit said Howard was homeless in Asheville. Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for homeless

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homeless was before the 12th century

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“Homeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeless. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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homeless

adjective
home·​less -ləs How to pronounce homeless (audio)
: having no home or permanent residence
homelessness noun

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