mobile home

noun

Synonyms of mobile homenext
: a dwelling structure built on a steel chassis and fitted with wheels that is intended to be hauled to a usually permanent site compare motor home

Examples of mobile home in a Sentence

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Be aware that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe alternatives. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026 Sheds, storage facilities and mobile homes are not considered safe for tornado warnings by the National Weather Service. Kylee Miller, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026 Some of the strongest severe storms can have gusts over 100 mph, which produces damage similar to a strong EF1 or EF2 tornado, significantly damaging or destroying mobile homes and roofs of sturdier structures. Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026 Sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe places to be. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobile home

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mobile home was in 1934

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“Mobile home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobile%20home. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

mobile home

noun
: a trailer that is used as a dwelling at a permanent site

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