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Definition of homesick

homesick

/ˈhoʊm.sɪk/
home · sick
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• adjective

1

Experiencing a longing for one's home and family during a period of absence from them.

Example

"During his first month studying abroad, he felt deeply homesick whenever he thought about his family's Sunday dinners."

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• Nearby Words

homeschool
homeschooler
homeschooling
homesick
homesickness
homesite
homespun

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-18th century, formed from 'home' and 'sick', likely modeled as a calque of the German word 'heimweh' (literally 'home-woe').

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