Meaning & use

homebody

noun·Everyday

A person who prefers spending time at home rather than going out or socializing.

See it in a sentence

As a self-described homebody, she'd rather read on the couch than go to a party.

He was always a homebody, happiest cooking dinner in his own kitchen.

A note on using this word

Homebody is a neutral or even affectionate term, unlike 'recluse,' which suggests a more extreme avoidance of others.

Words with a similar meaning

stay-at-home

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Words with an opposite meaning

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