homeless

adjective

home·​less ˈhōm-ləs How to pronounce homeless (audio)
: having no home or permanent place of residence : unhoused
homelessness noun

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Back in Baltimore, six sites work with the city’s homeless services program to offer food and other services during weather emergencies. Jonathan M. Pitts, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025 During Bass’ announcement on Thursday, Kathryn Barger, chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, encouraged all Los Angeles residents, landlords and business owners to do their part in helping homeless and disabled veterans find a stable home. Madeline Armstrong | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025 Last year was jam-packed with news in our city, from the Iowa caucuses and severe storms to book bans, a new homeless ordinance and a swell of fresh restaurants. Linh Ta, Axios, 3 Jan. 2025 This round comes at a key moment for the city’s urban core where, with a budget around $7 million, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership arranges security and cleaning services, pursues economic development efforts and funds homeless outreach, among other things. Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for homeless 

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of homeless was before the 12th century

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“Homeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homeless. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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homeless

adjective
home·​less -ləs How to pronounce homeless (audio)
: having no home or permanent residence
homelessness noun

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