homey

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adjective

hom·​ey ˈhō-mē How to pronounce homey (audio)
variants or less commonly homy
homier; homiest
Synonyms of homeynext
1
: homelike
a homey atmosphere
also : evocative of home
a homey meal
2
: homely sense 3
homey anecdotes
homeyness noun
or hominess

homey

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noun

variants or homie
plural homeys or homies

Examples of homey in a Sentence

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Adjective
Lower lighting gives the space a more homey feel, something the students requested. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Books, plants, and jars fill the shelves that line the walls, creating a homey feel. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 This 62%-off cotton quilt set is a sunny introduction to the brand and an easy way to integrate some of that homey charm into your space. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026 Thanks to its secluded location and homey decor, this upgraded treehouse is the perfect peaceful getaway. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for homey

Word History

Etymology

Noun

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

Adjective

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of homey was in 1856

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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

homey

adjective
hom·​ey
ˈhō-mē
homier; homiest
: resembling or suggestive of a home
homeyness noun
or hominess

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