humble abode

[ huhm-buhl uh-bohd, uhm- ]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of humble abode¹

First recorded in 1760–70

Example Sentences

“Girl, why waste my time? A meal wandered into my humble abode.”

From Literature

It's dips galore at my humble abode, all year round.

From Salon

“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

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

From BBC

“Welcome to our humble abode,” a student said as the door creaked open to his technology classroom.

From Washington Post