tiny home

American

[tahy-nee hohm] / ˈtaɪ ni ˈhoʊm /

noun

a dwelling, typically one under 400 square feet, which is designed for long-term living and which tends to be built at this scale due to environmental or financial reasons.

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noun

tiny homes

plural

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Reyes is now living in a tiny home after spending a year sleeping in the back of his car.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

She paid off her car and bought a tiny home, which she owns free and clear.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

VA officials disclosed the tiny home plan during a hearing this week as the agency’s first step in complying with the court order.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

Volunteers with My Sistah's House help build a tiny home in South Memphis, Tennessee.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2025

She lit the sinew and a flame illuminated her tiny home.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George

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