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Definition of couchsurfing

couchsurfing

/ˈkaʊtʃˌsɜːrfɪŋ/
couch · surf · ing
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couchsurfing Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The practice of staying temporarily in a series of other people's homes, typically sleeping on couches or improvised beds, either for free while traveling or due to lacking a permanent residence.

Example

"After graduating from college with little money, he spent the summer couchsurfing across Europe."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While often used casually by budget travelers to describe staying for free through hospitality networks, in sociological and housing contexts the term frequently refers to a hidden form of homelessness.

• Nearby Words

coturnix
coucal
couch
couchsurfing
cougar
cough
cougher

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Couchsurfing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/couchsurfing
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