variants
or less commonly homy
homier; homiest
1
: homelike
a homey atmosphere
also
: evocative of home
a homey meal
2
: homely sense 3
homey anecdotes
homeyness
noun
or hominess
Examples of homey in a Sentence
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Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
The former grill and bar has been converted into a casual, homey cafe.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
The 100-acre museum was built around a 1,500-year-old Huhugam village, and the eponymous Native art market honors that homey vibe.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Mama's is my favorite way to start my morning, both for its homey breakfast food and its communal, colorful vibe.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Wood and stone materials lent an earthy, homey feel to the space.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025
The former grill and bar has been converted into a casual, homey cafe.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Dec. 2025
The 100-acre museum was built around a 1,500-year-old Huhugam village, and the eponymous Native art market honors that homey vibe.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Mama's is my favorite way to start my morning, both for its homey breakfast food and its communal, colorful vibe.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for homey
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“Homey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homey. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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