homeless

1 of 2

adjective

home·​less ˈhōm-ləs 

: having no home or permanent place of residence : unhoused

homelessness noun

homelessness

2 of 2

noun

home·​less·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being homeless

Examples of homeless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Atlanta City Council is directing city departments to beef up efforts to protect residents from the growing threat of extreme heat after the city recently faced withering critiques from homeless services groups for its response to a recent heatwave. — Drew Kann, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Federal officials have said many people who are homeless could fall under another exemption, such as being too sick to work. — Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026

The draft rules would require more documentation from parents who are homeless or unemployed, the people familiar with the deliberations told The Associated Press. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

The draft rules would require more documentation from parents who are homeless or unemployed, the people familiar with the deliberations told the Associated Press. — Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1814, 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