the homeless

noun

: homeless people : people who have no place to live

a shelter for the homeless

Examples of the homeless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its floors filled with bunk beds, a prison and hospital, all deep underground, have been repurposed over the years as overflow housing for refugees, asylum seekers and the homeless. — Rob Schmitz, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026

Its secret formula, the city says, is embracing businesses, helping the homeless and keeping streets clean, to make downtown a go-to destination for more shoppers, diners and commuters. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026

Jeremie had just been released from federal custody 16 days before the deadly attack for trying to get in a federal building with a gun, then released to the homeless shelter system. — Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Most of Step Up’s contracts with the city are to provide services to the homeless, including running case management at the city’s motel housing and River District shelters. — Theresa Clift july 30, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026