homebody

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 Gift this quality pair of thick sweatpants for winter to your homebody friend or someone who deserves to feel extra comfortable and relaxed for the holidays. Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 The actor does seem to have some sense that his life is about to explode, though the homebody has no plans to leave the Philly suburbs. Eliana Dockterman, Time, 1 Apr. 2025 According to our recent research, the U.S. is becoming a nation of homebodies. Brian D. Taylor, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2025 The largemouth is more of a homebody, while the smallmouth is more of a traveler. Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for homebody

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“Homebody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/homebody. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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