homeless

[ˈhoʊmləs]

homeless Definition

• 1. without a home or a permanent place of residence
• 2. having nowhere to live

Using homeless: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homeless" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The city has a large homeless population.

• Example

  She became homeless after losing her job and apartment.

• Example

  The organization provides food and shelter for homeless people.

homeless Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for homeless

• dispossessed
• evicted
• unhoused

Antonyms for homeless

• housed
• settled
• sheltered

Phrases with homeless

• homeless shelter

  a temporary residence for homeless individuals or families

  Example

  The homeless shelter provides a warm meal and a bed for the night.

• homeless person

  an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence

  Example

  The homeless person was asking for spare change on the street corner.

• homeless encampment

  a makeshift living area where homeless individuals or families reside

  Example

  The city cleared out the homeless encampment under the bridge.

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Summary: homeless in Brief

The term 'homeless' [ˈhoʊmləs] refers to individuals or families without a permanent place of residence. It is often used to describe those who are dispossessed or evicted, and have nowhere to live. Examples include 'The city has a large homeless population,' and 'The organization provides food and shelter for homeless people.' Phrases like 'homeless shelter' and 'homeless person' are common, while idioms are not applicable.