homey

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adjective

hom·​ey ˈhō-mē How to pronounce homey (audio)
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

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noun

variants or homie
plural homeys or homies

Examples of homey in a Sentence

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Adjective
So adults no longer have to squat down uncomfortably, enjoying a homier pooping experience. New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2025 Where to stay Most people visit Teotihuacán on a day trip from Mexico City, and Círculo Mexicano is a homey and central place to lay your head after a day visiting the pyramids. Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025 The gooey filling paired with tender vanilla cake is a warm and homey combination. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025 Layered materials, patterns, and textures make a space feel like it's been intentionally collected over time, giving it a homey, lived-in feel. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homey

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of homey was in 1856

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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

homey

adjective
hom·​ey
ˈhō-mē
homier; homiest
: resembling or suggestive of a home
homeyness noun
or hominess

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