Meaning & use
homebody
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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