homey

1 of 2

adjective

hom·​ey ˈhō-mē 

variants or less commonly homy

homier; homiest

1

: homelike

a homey atmosphere

also : evocative of home

a homey meal

2

: homely sense 3

homey anecdotes

homeyness noun

or hominess

homey

2 of 2

noun

ˈhō-mē 

variants or homie

plural homeys or homies

: homeboy

Examples of homey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Jocasta winds up in a loft apartment — a warm, homey version of Ultron’s prison from Vision’s mindscape. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

The homey vibe of the clip, which also features a shot of a roaring fire, holiday sweaters, a glimpse of a Christmas tree and Rodrigo’s stocking hung with care above on the mantle does not provide any audio from the song. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2026

So some of my clients bake cinnamon rolls or something else that feels homey. — Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2026

The store’s location was meant to evoke a homey vibe, with books and board games on display on the second floor. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

Adjective

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for homey

• foamy
• komi
• loamy
• colostomy
• lobotomy
• naomi
• salome
• osteotomy
• potawatomi
• tracheostomy

Kids Definition

homey

adjective

hom·​ey

ˈhō-mē

homier; homiest

: resembling or suggestive of a home

homeyness noun

or hominess