homey

¹

Also hom·y

[hoh-mee]

adjective

homier, homiest 

1. comfortably informal and inviting; cozy; homelike.

   a homey little inn.

homey

²

[hoh-mee]

noun

Slang.

plural

homeys, homies 

1. homie.

homey

/ ˈhəʊmɪ /

adjective

1. a variant spelling (esp US) of homy

noun

1. informal,  a British person

Other Word Forms

• homeyness noun
• hominess noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of homey¹

First recorded in 1850–55; home + -y ¹

Origin of homey²

First recorded in 1990–95

Synonym Study

See homely.

Example Sentences

Nashville is looking more homey all the time, at least as a place to do business.

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Elegant, clutter-free and homey, the condominium is a calm place to come home to after working long shifts, including overnights, at Children’s Hospital.

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Across cities like New York and London, that tradition has evolved into a modern kind of “rustic luxe”: homey duck confit and steak au poivre served under soft lighting and mismatched furniture.

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“The Lowdown” travels through the streets and byways of Oklahoma prairie country in a way that celebrates its homey beauty, with scenes bathed in the golden light typically associated with L.A. noir.

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Honor Pet offers four large “comfort rooms” with rugs, couches and homey decor, where families can spend all the time they need to say goodbye.

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Related Words

• comfortable 
• comfy 
• cozy 
• delightful 
• homelike 
• hospitable 
• inviting 
• pleasant 
• restful 
• snug 
• welcoming www.thesaurus.com

When To Use

What does homey mean?

Homey is used to describe a place as cozy, comfortable, and inviting.It’s often used to describe a home that feels this way. You might discuss ways of making your place (or a particular room in it) more homey, typically by decorating it in a way that makes it cozier or more comfortable. Homey can also be used to describe a place that’s not a home but that’s comfortable and inviting like your own home, such as a hotel room, cozy restaurant, or nicely decorated office.Example: The new fireplace makes the living room feel so homey.Unrelatedly, homey is an alternative spelling of the noun homie, which is a slang term for a close friend. It can be used to refer to a friend, as in This is my homey Russel, or as a term of address for one, as in Hey, homey!Example: I’m having a night out with just me and my homeys.