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
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Line your favorite 9x13 casserole dish with a crescent roll crust, then layer in Italian sausage, cheese, squash, zucchini, and black-eyed peas for a rich and homey dish that won't disappoint.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Learning to play a new game with a doting mother checking in gave Hali a sense of tender, homey comfort.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The decorative signs and flower boxes give the chicken abode a homey feel.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
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Adjective
Stop in for the homey buffet lunches and dinners, if only for the panoramic views of Sweden.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 2026
Line your favorite 9x13 casserole dish with a crescent roll crust, then layer in Italian sausage, cheese, squash, zucchini, and black-eyed peas for a rich and homey dish that won't disappoint.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
Learning to play a new game with a doting mother checking in gave Hali a sense of tender, homey comfort.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 May 2026
The decorative signs and flower boxes give the chicken abode a homey feel.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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