homebody

Definition of homebodynext
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 Seyfried, who is clearly something of a homebody, organizes her work so as to maximize her time there. Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026 These comfy corduroy slippers are marked down from $26 to $10 in the Just for Prime section, and are the perfect cozy stocking stuffer for homebodies. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025 For homebodies, consider luxe Quince robes, artsy Piecework puzzles, and eclectic Fellow tea kettles. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 4 Dec. 2025 Bedsure GentleSoft Heated Blanket Of all the cozy gifts for homebodies, a heated blanket will always be our top pick. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homebody
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hermit
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  • At the same time, she becomes threatened by a minor scandal involving her dopey husband (Jack Lowden), all while dealing with her dysfunctional family, including the serial-cheater father (Woody Harrelson) who reenters her life and a brother (Spike Fearn) who has become something of a hermit.
    Esther Zuckerman, Time, 12 Dec. 2025
  • On Monday morning, well-wishers, many wearing rain-coats, lined the roads behind a metal railing under drizzly skies as his convoy made its way through the winding roads near Beirut to the mountain-top tomb of a 19th century hermit now recognized as Saint Charbel Makhlouf.
    NPR, NPR, 1 Dec. 2025

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“Homebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homebody. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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