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

Millions of dollars in taxpayer funds were also allegedly misspent on luxury vacations, vintage car restorations, and commercial properties unrelated to homeless housing, federal prosecutors charge. — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Separately, federal prosecutors announced that a fourth person pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering charges for stealing at least $2 million in homeless aid. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

And California has seen devastating wildfires in years past, which have left many people homeless. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026

In 2024, 58% of Oakland's unsheltered homeless population was living in vehicles, according to the city's point-in-time count. — CBS News, 15 Sep. 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