homebody

noun

home·​body ˈhōm-ˌbä-dē How to pronounce homebody (audio)
: one whose life centers on home

Examples of homebody in a Sentence

He's a homebody who hates parties.
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And for the homebodies, chess, checkers, puzzles, and games provide entertainment by the fire, while their library invites you to sit down and stay awhile. Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025 John was a homebody and cherished his time working on his ten-acre hobby farm with his dog, Jake, by his side. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 Built for winter homebodies and self-care fiends, their new aromas include sea breeze, firewood and forest air. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Wrap the fluffy, machine-washable throw in a big red bow to earn top marks from your homebody husband or lounge-loving mother-in-law. Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for homebody

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homebody was in 1821

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“Homebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homebody. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.

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homebody

noun
home·​body ˈhōm-ˌbäd-ē How to pronounce homebody (audio)
: one whose life centers in the home

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