homeless

adjective
UK: /ˈhəʊmləs/
US: /ˈhoʊmləs/

  1. Without a home; lacking a permanent place to live, often living on the streets.

    1. He became homeless after losing his job. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many organizations are working to help the homeless population find shelter and support. [ ] [ ]

  2. Referring to people without homes, often used to describe a group or population.

    1. The city provides shelters for homeless people. [ ] [ ]
    2. The report focused on the challenges faced by homeless individuals in accessing healthcare. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

vagabond
homeless noun

  1. People who do not have a home.

    1. The homeless need our help. [ ] [ ]
    2. Volunteers provided food and blankets to the homeless during the cold winter months. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "homeless" in English means: Without a home; lacking a permanent place to live, often living on the streets., Referring to people without homes, often used to describe a group or population..

The phonetic transcription of "homeless" is /ˈhəʊmləs/ in British English and /ˈhoʊmləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "homeless": vagabond.

Example usage of "homeless": "He became homeless after losing his job.". More examples on the page.