unhoused

adjective

un·​housed ˌən-ˈhau̇zd How to pronounce unhoused (audio)
: not housed: such as
a
: not having a dwelling place, shelter, or permanent place of residence : homeless
unhoused people
also : of, relating to, or involving people who are unhoused
the city's unhoused crisis
b
: not covered by a protective housing
an unhoused electrical component

Examples of unhoused in a Sentence

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Street Smart offers a gripping look into the lives of a lively group of unhoused young adults in the iconic beach town of Venice, CA. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 The Phil Collins hit is, lyrically, a warning about the dangers of turning a blind eye to the poor, unhoused, and otherwise suffering in society. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025 And the National Coalition for the Homeless says cold is the leading cause of injury and death for unhoused people. Andrea May Sahouri, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 But even without jail, trials come with all sorts of additional risks and hardship for unhoused defendants. Calmatters, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unhoused

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unhoused was circa 1616

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“Unhoused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhoused. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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