unhoused

adjective

un·​housed ˌən-ˈhau̇zd How to pronounce unhoused (audio)
: not housed: such as
a
: not having a dwelling place, shelter, or permanent place of residence : homeless
unhoused people
also : of, relating to, or involving people who are unhoused
the city's unhoused crisis
b
: not covered by a protective housing
an unhoused electrical component

Examples of unhoused in a Sentence

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Neutering and spaying unhoused cats is considered a humane way of dealing with the exploding population. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026 Are a veteran, a person aged 24 or under who recently aged out of foster care, or an unhoused person. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 3 June 2026 Fires linked to encampments have caused extensive damage in Gompers, Legion and Eugene Field parks, creating dangerous conditions for the unhoused, park users and nearby residents. Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2026 The story of an unhoused man in Charlotte The homeless experience isn’t a monolith. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unhoused

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unhoused was circa 1616

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“Unhoused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unhoused. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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