humble abode
Americannoun
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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.
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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
Example Sentences
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“His former humble abode just wasn’t cutting it when it came to impressing his new love interest, Swift,” the Post said Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 19, 2023
The story of her and her humble abode has been seen and shared by millions on social media.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2023
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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