How to Use homebody in a Sentence

homebody

noun
  • He's a homebody who hates parties.
  • The homebody will geek out if given a unique match cloche and plushy slippers.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The winter months are always deemed as the homebody months.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
  • Then offer to dog- or cat-sit for them — that’ll keep neighbors sweet about your homebody ways.
    — Robin Abrahams, BostonGlobe.com, 26 July 2019
  • Ideal for those with pets, allergies, or who cook all the time, this unit is made for the homebody.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
  • For more picks to keep the homebody on your shopping list cozy this year, check out our favorite finds below.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025
  • To boot, its line of sleepwear, pajamas, and loungewear will goldilocks a homebody's dream.
    — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Gill is a homebody who gravitates to the music studio or golf course.
    — Nancy Kruh, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The largemouth is more of a homebody, while the smallmouth is more of a traveler.
    — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Your homebody side may be in full effect during the Aquarius moon.
    — USA TODAY, 24 June 2024
  • Schwartzberg was seen as more of a homebody while Buckley wanted to be more social.
    — Melody Chiu, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2018
  • Fluffy, cozy fabrics and ~festive~ graphics make these the perfect set of socks to gift to the cozy homebody in your life.
    — Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Meg, a homebody, opts for a traditional life of wife and mother.
    — Charlotte Gordon, The Seattle Times, 24 Aug. 2018
  • But Decker is a classic homebody who doesn’t mind staying in.
    — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, 6 Aug. 2020
  • Cozy loungewear sets, plush robes, stylish slippers, and scented candles are all great gifts for the homebody in your life.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2023
  • Aguilera calls herself a homebody, noting that most of her life has been lived on the road, touring.
    — Trilby Beresford, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Apr. 2022
  • Best gifts for the homebody This cardigan is a wearable fuzzy blanket — and feels that way.
    — Jessica Migala, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2019
  • Monique, meanwhile, was more of a homebody who enjoyed baking and playing board games.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
  • For the homebody who loves nothing more than to lounge and relax, this onesie would be the ultimate gift.
    — Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 2 Feb. 2023
  • John was a homebody and cherished his time working on his ten-acre hobby farm with his dog, Jake, by his side.
    — Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • In these entertainment dark times, streaming video providers have come to the rescue of many a bored homebody.
    — Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2020
  • Now 12, Tucker is described as friendly but a bit of a homebody.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Dad and his hunting partner, Eddie, were homebody hunters, and rarely traveled far to hunt.
    — Steve Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Oct. 2021
  • Alonzo Brooks was a homebody and neat freak, who loved nothing more than babysitting his nieces and nephews.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE.com, 9 Sep. 2020
  • For players not quite as used to the homebody life as Poeltl, part of the trick will be finding ways to avoid going stir crazy.
    — Jeff McDonald, ExpressNews.com, 4 July 2020
  • The actor does seem to have some sense that his life is about to explode, though the homebody has no plans to leave the Philly suburbs.
    — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Seyfried, who is clearly something of a homebody, organizes her work so as to maximize her time there.
    — Claire Messud, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2026
  • And, lucky for homebodies across the globe, there are several ways to watch the Super Bowl this year.
    — Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025
  • This wearable blanket is a cozy treat that any homebody would love to unwrap this year, as are these plush bootie slippers that Oprah just raved about.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 20 Dec. 2025
  • For all of her eclectic outfits and wild antics, Lady Gaga thinks of herself as a homebody at heart.
    — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026

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