homeless

adjective

home·​less ˈhōm-ləs How to pronounce homeless (audio)
: having no home or permanent place of residence : unhoused
homelessness noun

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The new spike in numbers comes as Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper proposed eliminating his homeless outreach team to meet county budget cuts. Steve Large, CBS News, 11 June 2026 Federal dollars account for about 8% of LAHSA’s budget, money largely used for permanent housing subsidies, and the agency warns thousands of formerly homeless residents could be pushed back onto the streets. Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 The last audit the city conducted on homeless services assessed the city’s motel program. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 Another video featuring a homeless Kroger cashier raised tens of thousands of dollars. Ann Larson, Time, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for homeless

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of homeless was before the 12th century

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“Homeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeless. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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homeless

adjective
home·​less -ləs How to pronounce homeless (audio)
: having no home or permanent residence
homelessness noun

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