Homebody

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊmˌbɒdi/

Definitions of homebody

noun a person who enjoys spending time at home rather than going out

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a homebody who prefers staying in rather than going out.

A2 As a homebody, she enjoys spending her weekends relaxing at home.

B1 Being a homebody, he finds comfort and peace in the familiar surroundings of his home.

B2 The homebody in me loves nothing more than curling up with a good book on a quiet evening.

C1 Despite being a homebody, she occasionally ventures out to socialize with friends.

C2 As a self-proclaimed homebody, he has created a cozy and inviting space to retreat to after a long day.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a homebody

Example Sentences

A1 She is a homebody who prefers to stay in rather than go out.

A2 My brother is quite the homebody, he rarely goes out on weekends.

B1 Being a homebody, she enjoys spending time at home with her family.

B2 As a self-proclaimed homebody, he has created a cozy and inviting living space.

C1 Despite being a homebody, she occasionally ventures out to socialize with friends.

C2 She is a proud homebody and finds solace in the comfort of her own home.

Grammatical Forms of homebody

• past tense: stayed
• plural: homebodies
• comparative: more homebody
• superlative: most homebody
• present tense: is a homebody
• future tense: will be a homebody
• perfect tense: has been a homebody
• continuous tense: is being a homebody
• singular: homebody
• positive degree: homebody
• infinitive: to be a homebody
• gerund: being a homebody
• participle: being a homebody

Origin and Evolution of homebody

First Known Use: 1847 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'homebody' is believed to have originated from the combination of 'home' and 'body' to describe someone who prefers to stay at home.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who enjoys being at home, the term 'homebody' has evolved to also imply a sense of comfort, contentment, and introversion associated with staying in one's own space.