homebody

noun

home·​body ˈhōm-ˌbä-dē 

: one whose life centers on home

Examples of homebody in a Sentence

He's a homebody who hates parties.

Recent Examples on the Web

Carle is more of a homebody, sticking closer to Sierra Chincua and often staying in its forests. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

Powering these devices — along with air-conditioning units that are running more thanks homebodies — has also gotten more expensive. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Stacking micro-upgrades in your immediate sanctuary is the ultimate hack for any dedicated homebody. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

Both works follow a family of birds whose homebody father reluctantly agrees to a road trip-esque migration. — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for homebody

• afterbody
• antibody
• busybody
• everybody
• autoantibody
• bawdy
• body
• gaudy
• khadi
• mahdi
• noddy
• oddi

Kids Definition

homebody

noun

home·​body ˈhōm-ˌbäd-ē 

: one whose life centers in the home