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
Examples of homey in a Sentence
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
This homey dish takes comforting canned tuna to richer, silkier heights.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
For hearty breakfast fare (especially omelets) at a homey local institution, the Coffee Pot Restaurant is the place to go.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
To achieve a more personalized and homey feeling, many travelers opt for renting Airbnbs or VRBOs, which are private houses or rooms that hosts rent out to guests, instead of booking traditional hotel rooms.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
In Westerly, Shelter Harbor Inn is a white-shingled bed and breakfast with a relaxed, homey feel and a locally beloved restaurant.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
This homey dish takes comforting canned tuna to richer, silkier heights.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
For hearty breakfast fare (especially omelets) at a homey local institution, the Coffee Pot Restaurant is the place to go.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
To achieve a more personalized and homey feeling, many travelers opt for renting Airbnbs or VRBOs, which are private houses or rooms that hosts rent out to guests, instead of booking traditional hotel rooms.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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