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

Examples of mobile home in a Sentence

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Two others were treated for smoke inhalation, and two other mobile homes were damaged. Liz Miller, CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025 For people outside, in a mobile home or in a vehicle, the agency recommended relocating to the closest substantial shelter. Devan Patel, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025 Keep in mind that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025 Terri Cooper lived in a mobile home during one year at college, John recalled. Addie Costello, jsonline.com, 25 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

mobile home

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

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