the homeless

noun

: homeless people : people who have no place to live

a shelter for the homeless

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RVers make a mess and elude the homeless count far off the grid in the Antelope Valley. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Anna practically clutches her pearls when asked to help the homeless. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 Some challenges are more enduring, including the homeless population who are both the target of complaints and vulnerable to unsafe situations. — Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026 The company’s teams supported HomeAid projects in multiple states, including Arizona’s Paint-A-Thon for the House of Refuge and Seats & Feet drive for the homeless community. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the homeless