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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These shelters generally act as a respite for Austin's homeless population. Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Ignoring precautionary measures was a risky strategy: During the Blitz, bombs damaged or destroyed around 1.1 million houses, leaving one out of every six Londoners homeless. Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024 Louisville’s homeless population has risen over the past few years. Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024 More than 160 people have been arrested under Fresno’s new camping ban as local leaders start blocking efforts to build homeless housing. Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for homeless 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Nov. 2024.

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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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