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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Other cuts include homeless services, facilities maintenance, zoning enforcement, park rangers, restroom closures in some parks and elimination of a team that adds bike lanes across the city. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 All that remains of his apartment is rubble, leaving him and the rest of his family homeless. ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026 Over 75% of homeless residents in areas affected by the 2025 wildfiress who responded in a new UCLA study reported injuries or major life disruptions. Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 That list can include homeless people, families with disabled children and victims of domestic violence. Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 16 Apr. 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 19 Apr. 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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