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

Duncan’s phone was later found in the possession of a homeless woman, who was unrelated to the investigation. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026

In Utah, officials have proposed a homeless detention camp where people without housing can be confined against their will. — Alfredo Reyes Jr, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

Guillory was attacked in May 2023, days after the killings, and nearly died after she was stabbed through her tent at a downtown Davis homeless encampment. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Eleven states have passed homeless camping bans over the last four years, according to the National Homelessness Law Center. — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 21 July 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