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humble abode

American  
[huhm-buhl uh-bohd, uhm-] / ˈhʌm bəl əˈboʊd, ˈʌm- /

noun

  1. Usually Facetious. home.

    I invite you all to spend what's left of the night at my humble abode.

    Chris's humble abode is a gorgeous mansion on the wooded south slope of the mountain.

  2. a small, inexpensive, and unpretentious home.

    As crude and rustic as the cabin appears, clever accessories adorn the walls and shelves of this humble abode.


Etymology

Origin of humble abode

First recorded in 1760–70


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The story of her and her humble abode has been seen and shared by millions on social media.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2023

Ron, who in March moved out of a motor home and into an Eagle Rock tiny home, seemed grateful for his humble abode.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2022

Price: $40.33 to $49.99 Amazon Target Apple HomePod Mini If mom is already entrenched in Apple's ecosystem, the HomePod Mini makes a great addition to a humble abode.

From The Verge ● Apr. 28, 2022

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are back on the hunt for their humble abode.

From Fox News ● Aug. 10, 2021

“The garden in which stands my humble abode is separated only by a lane from Rosings Park, her ladyship’s residence.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

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