homeless

adjective

home·​less ˈhōm-ləs 

: having no home or permanent place of residence : unhoused

homelessness noun

Examples of homeless in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Swope, which expects to see a reduction in Medicaid funds next year of between $5 million and $10 million, uses city health levy funds — almost $2 million annually — for treating the city’s poorest residents, many of whom are homeless. —Suzanne King, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026

Loaves & Fishes also delivers meals to 20 partner organizations and directly to Meals on Wheels clients throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties to feed seniors, children and homeless and homebound people. —Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026

The food bank provides food and other supplies for the pets of senior citizens, low-income families, people with disabilities or terminal illnesses, veterans, and homeless community members. —Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

Existing homeless, domestic violence and youth shelters and those operating within places of worship would be exempt. —Troy Isbell, Oklahoma Voice, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing homeless

• the homeless

Kids Definition

homeless

adjective

home·​less -ləs 

: having no home or permanent residence

homelessness noun