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homebody
noun
a person who prefers pleasures and activities that center around the home.
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More about homebody
- Homebody is an Americanism dating back to 1815–25.
- Homebody is a combination of the words home and body.
- Both home and body entered English before 900.
EXAMPLES OF HOMEBODY
- Even though he lived in a vibrant city, Marcus was a true homebody who enjoyed spending his evenings reading and watching movies at home.
- Being a homebody doesn’t mean you miss out on adventure–the thrill of discovering new recipes and experimenting in the kitchen is enough to satisfy any culinary enthusiast.
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wanderlust
noun
a strong, innate desire to rove or travel about.
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More about wanderlust
- Wanderlust was first recorded in English in 1850–55.
- Wanderlust comes from German, from the words wander(n), which means “to wander,” and Lust, which means “desire.”
- Wander, “to ramble without a definite purpose or objective,” and lust, “a passionate or overmastering desire or craving,” both entered English before 900.
EXAMPLES OF WANDERLUST
- Every time he flipped through his feed, his wanderlust grew stronger as he saw breathtaking photos of exotic destinations.
- Despite having a comfortable life with a stable job, she couldn’t ignore the persistent call of wanderlust that urged her to sell everything and hit the road.
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grandfamily
noun
a family in which one or more children live with and are raised by their grandparent or grandparents.
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More about grandfamily
- Grandfamily was first recorded around 1960–65.
- Grandfamily was formed from a combination of grand-, meaning “one generation more remote” and family “a basic social unit.”
- Other words that begin with grand- include grandparent, grandmother, grandfather, and grandfluencer, “an older person who’s known for being influential due to having a large social media following, especially one who seems at least old enough to be a grandparent.”
EXAMPLES OF GRANDFAMILY
- Living in a close-knit grandfamily has its challenges, but it also brings immeasurable love and support.
- The community organized a picnic to celebrate the unique bonds of grandfamilies, those between grandparents and their grandchildren.
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