mobile home

noun

: 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

Examples of mobile home in a Sentence

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One person was killed in a mobile home fire in East Windsor early Friday. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025 The mobile home was not permitted for human occupancy, according to the report and Bonta’s lawsuit. Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025 The county is targeting messages about that risk to those who live in condos, boats and mobile homes and focusing outreach on senior living centers. Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025 Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for mobile home

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

mobile home

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

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