homeless

adjective

home·​less ˈhōm-ləs 

: having no home or permanent place of residence : unhoused

homelessness noun

Examples of homeless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Many blame homeless persons for the problem, while others point to professional haulers who use the streets as a place to dump refuse to avoid disposal fees. —John Ramos, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026

That’s because Katerjian works to help those made homeless by the fires and those whose housing dilemma predate the fires while also absorbing the loss of her own Altadena home to the fire. —James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026

Seminole County officials will work with Rescue Outreach Mission, a homeless shelter on Historic Goldsboro Boulevard in Sanford, to provide extra beds. —Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026

The Sacramento City Unified School District will reform its enrollment processes after an investigation by the state showed that the district’s practices violated state laws and discriminated against students of color, students with disabilities, English learning students and homeless students. —Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing homeless

• the homeless

Kids Definition

homeless

adjective

home·​less -ləs 

: having no home or permanent residence

homelessness noun