noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A person who prefers to remain at home, rather than participate in social events elsewhere. Canada, US, informal

   "Although my uncle likes to travel, my aunt is a homebody, so he usually comes with us while she stays home with her cats."

2. 2
   a person who seldom goes anywhere; one not given to wandering or travel wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

stay-at-homeanchoressanchoriteasceticbedridden invalidcloistered monk

Antonyms

All antonyms

anywhere

Example

More examples

"”Have you gotten used to the life there?” ”Well, not yet. I'm kind of a homebody.""

Etymology

From home + body.

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