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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In Denver, a nonprofit recently tried giving a universal basic income of a thousand dollars a month to a large group of unhoused people. Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 While the pop-up is set to close in May, Toms River Mayor Daniel Rodrick has voiced his opinion on the initiative, reportedly claiming that the restaurant is increasing the town’s homeless population by encouraging unhoused people to go the venue. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025 This approach can lead to better patient satisfaction and improve health outcomes for unhoused people. Pilar Ingle, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025 San Jose locals can also email the city, and workers will deliver possessions, as unhoused people usually lack reliable transportation. Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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