homebody

as in hermit
informal a person who likes to stay home He's a homebody who hates parties.

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Recent Examples of homebody While there are probably a number of 45-year-old women who dance until 2 in the morning most weekends, I, with my bum knee and homebody personality, am not usually one of them. Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2025 And, lucky for homebodies across the globe, there are several ways to watch the Super Bowl this year. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025 And for the homebodies, chess, checkers, puzzles, and games provide entertainment by the fire, while their library invites you to sit down and stay awhile. Ariel Okin, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025 Built for winter homebodies and self-care fiends, their new aromas include sea breeze, firewood and forest air. Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homebody
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hermit
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  • Fast forward to 1993, and Mike has been living as a hermit on an island in the Faroes archipelago for 15 years, supported by classical pianist and friend Daniel.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Sure, the $150,000 price tag might make your wallet wince, but for the chance to be a high-tech hermit with all the comforts of home?
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Homebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homebody. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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