Homebody
noun
A person who likes to stay at home and is seldom inclined to go out.
Sarah is a homebody, she prefers staying in and reading a good book rather than going out.

Often appears as...
- confirmed homebody
- bit of a homebody
noun
A person who likes to stay at home and is seldom inclined to go out.
Sarah is a homebody, she prefers staying in and reading a good book rather than going out.

Often appears as...
- confirmed homebody
- bit of a homebody
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Frequency Connotation
Implies frequent preference for home, not just occasional staying in.

Even on weekends, Anna is a homebody, she rarely goes to parties.
Social Preference
Suggests comfort in solitude or small gatherings, not large social events.

As a homebody, Mark enjoys a quiet evening with close friends rather than a crowded venue.
Neutral Term
Not inherently negative; reflects lifestyle choice or personality trait.

She doesn't mind being called a homebody; she takes pride in her cozy home life.
Frequency Connotation
Implies frequent preference for home, not just occasional staying in.

Even on weekends, Anna is a homebody, she rarely goes to parties.
Social Preference
Suggests comfort in solitude or small gatherings, not large social events.

As a homebody, Mark enjoys a quiet evening with close friends rather than a crowded venue.
Neutral Term
Not inherently negative; reflects lifestyle choice or personality trait.

She doesn't mind being called a homebody; she takes pride in her cozy home life.
Frequency Connotation
Implies frequent preference for home, not just occasional staying in.

Even on weekends, Anna is a homebody, she rarely goes to parties.
Social Preference
Suggests comfort in solitude or small gatherings, not large social events.

As a homebody, Mark enjoys a quiet evening with close friends rather than a crowded venue.
Neutral Term
Not inherently negative; reflects lifestyle choice or personality trait.

She doesn't mind being called a homebody; she takes pride in her cozy home life.
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Quote examples
Deborah Mailman
Australian Actress
I'm not a hugely social person. Obviously there's a big part of the job that requires that as actors, but it's not the most comfortable for me. I'm a homebody. I don't go out. My life is work and family. There's not a lot in between. That's how I like it.

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Madhuri Dixit
Indian Actress
In Denver, I was a homebody, and that's a life I'd chosen with great happiness. I wanted that break from the arc lights and focus on building a lovely home, have some fun, look after my kids and do things that I had missed out on while pursuing my dream.

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Elisha Cuthbert
Canadian Actress
I'm a regular Canadian girl. I enjoy staying home. In the summer I've got a garden. I'm very much a homebody, a normal, family-oriented girl. But I do have this other incredible side of my life that involves acting and traveling.

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Kelis
American Musician
I love lifestyle stuff, I love housewares. I'm really a homebody, honestly. Anything to do with my kitchen, or my house, I'm all about it. I'm working on a sauce line, so that's kind of exciting. I'm a saucier.

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Amy Sedaris
American Actress
I wouldn't call myself a shut-in. I have the ability to leave my home; I just choose not to. But because I'm such a homebody, it's important to be surrounded by things I love.

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Melissa Benoist
American Actress
It's lucky that my life outside of work is so mellow; I'm really a homebody and a hermit, so I don't have to worry about blowing my voice out.

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Randy Rainbow
American Comedian
I'm very much a homebody. But I can't help to put CNN on and before you know it, I'm thinking of material.

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Erika Christensen
American Actress
After 'Traffic,' I was a total homebody. I was still a kid.

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Gabby Barrett
American Musician
I was always a homebody who wanted to be somebody's wife.

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Jennifer Hudson
American Musician
I was a homebody growing up.

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Deborah Mailman
Australian Actress
I'm not a hugely social person. Obviously there's a big part of the job that requires that as actors, but it's not the most comfortable for me. I'm a homebody. I don't go out. My life is work and family. There's not a lot in between. That's how I like it.

Quote examples
Madhuri Dixit
Indian Actress
In Denver, I was a homebody, and that's a life I'd chosen with great happiness. I wanted that break from the arc lights and focus on building a lovely home, have some fun, look after my kids and do things that I had missed out on while pursuing my dream.

Quote examples
Elisha Cuthbert
Canadian Actress
I'm a regular Canadian girl. I enjoy staying home. In the summer I've got a garden. I'm very much a homebody, a normal, family-oriented girl. But I do have this other incredible side of my life that involves acting and traveling.

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Kelis
American Musician
I love lifestyle stuff, I love housewares. I'm really a homebody, honestly. Anything to do with my kitchen, or my house, I'm all about it. I'm working on a sauce line, so that's kind of exciting. I'm a saucier.

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Amy Sedaris
American Actress
I wouldn't call myself a shut-in. I have the ability to leave my home; I just choose not to. But because I'm such a homebody, it's important to be surrounded by things I love.

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Melissa Benoist
American Actress
It's lucky that my life outside of work is so mellow; I'm really a homebody and a hermit, so I don't have to worry about blowing my voice out.

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Randy Rainbow
American Comedian
I'm very much a homebody. But I can't help to put CNN on and before you know it, I'm thinking of material.

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Erika Christensen
American Actress
After 'Traffic,' I was a total homebody. I was still a kid.

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Gabby Barrett
American Musician
I was always a homebody who wanted to be somebody's wife.

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Jennifer Hudson
American Musician
I was a homebody growing up.

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