homebody

as in hermit
informal a person who likes to stay home He's a homebody who hates parties.

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Recent Examples of homebody Gill is a homebody who gravitates to the music studio or golf course. Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024 Pairing the two products together is a homebody’s match made in heaven. Essence, 4 Dec. 2024 Now, with a host of more colorways, sizes, and functions, Yeti is the leader in sturdy, durable, and innovative gear for travelers and homebodies alike. Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 For all of her eclectic outfits and wild antics, Lady Gaga thinks of herself as a homebody at heart. Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for homebody

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“Homebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homebody. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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