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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Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Speaking of proposals, this classic soup is polished enough to serve at a wedding, but homey enough for a weeknight.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Daytime activities On Main Street, a collection of mid-1800s storefronts house a collection of mom-and-pop establishments, including boutique shops and homey restaurants.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
There’s more to making a place homey than paint and textiles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
The restaurant was renovated in 2010, but retains its homey roots with dishes like crafuncins (rye-flour ravioli) and Italian-style goulash.
—Hannah Walhout, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
Speaking of proposals, this classic soup is polished enough to serve at a wedding, but homey enough for a weeknight.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
Daytime activities On Main Street, a collection of mid-1800s storefronts house a collection of mom-and-pop establishments, including boutique shops and homey restaurants.
—Nora Heston Tarte, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
There’s more to making a place homey than paint and textiles.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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