homey

1 of 2

adjective

hom·​ey ˈhō-mē 

variants or less commonly homy

homier; homiest

1

: homelike

a homey atmosphere

also : evocative of home

a homey meal

2

: homely sense 3

homey anecdotes

homeyness noun

or hominess

homey

2 of 2

noun

ˈhō-mē 

variants or homie

plural homeys or homies

: homeboy

Examples of homey in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This trailer, however, has a homey design with fittings that would work nicely inside a luxury camper van or tiny home. —New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026

This property in Madrid feels especially homey and relaxing, with its garden, tearoom, and period furniture. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026

The design is quintessentially rustic, with stone walls, terracotta floors, and limewash paint providing a homey backdrop for your Mallorcan holiday. —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2026

Win Son and its bakery are known for spicy fly’s head and sticky sweet red date buns, Bonnie’s has Calvin Eng’s homey Cantonese American cooking, Wenwen feels like a communal dinner party, and Birds of a Feather impresses with its light and serene interpretation of Szechuan cuisine. —Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

Adjective

1856, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1929, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for homey

• foamy
• komi
• loamy
• bonhomie
• naomi
• salome
• colostomy
• lobotomy
• potawatomi
• tracheostomy

Kids Definition

homey

adjective

hom·​ey

ˈhō-mē

homier; homiest

: resembling or suggestive of a home

homeyness noun

or hominess