mobile home

noun

Synonyms of mobile homenext
: a dwelling structure built on a steel chassis and fitted with wheels that is intended to be hauled to a usually permanent site compare motor home

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Straight line winds can blow down trees, power lines, and damage mobile homes and other buildings. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 Sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe places to be. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026 Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. — Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026 Flying debris will be dangerous, and mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. — John Tufts, IndyStar, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobile home

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mobile home was in 1934

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“Mobile home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobile%20home. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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mobile home

noun
: a trailer that is used as a dwelling at a permanent site

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