mobile home

noun

Synonyms of mobile homenext
: a dwelling structure built on a steel chassis and fitted with wheels that is intended to be hauled to a usually permanent site compare motor home

Examples of mobile home in a Sentence

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This small-sized and mobile home aligns with the demand for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, spiking in many areas across the country as a more affordable solution. Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 Some mobile home parks are similar to an apartment complex and have a master meter serving the entire property, which counts as one vote, spokeswoman Rene Carmichael said in an email. Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 After the flames were doused, one person was found dead within the mobile home while two people were taken to a hospital, Fugitt said. Nathaniel Percy, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026 The family was initially told it might be linked to a string of burglaries in the mobile home park. Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobile home

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mobile home was in 1934

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“Mobile home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobile%20home. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

mobile home

noun
: a trailer that is used as a dwelling at a permanent site

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