mobile home

noun

Synonyms of mobile homenext
: a dwelling structure built on a steel chassis and fitted with wheels that is intended to be hauled to a usually permanent site compare motor home

Examples of mobile home in a Sentence

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Those who experience a tornado in their community should stay away from cars and mobile homes — and go to the lowest floor of a building, Cooke said. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026 Keep in mind that sheds, storage facilities, mobile homes, and tents are not safe options. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026 Resident Joseph Madera, a math teacher, has become the semi-official leader of a group of mobile home owners looking to challenge the terms of their eviction. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Officials said Marshall was looking to downsize her living in March 2020 and move to a mobile home on her property. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobile home

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mobile home was in 1934

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“Mobile home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/mobile%20home. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

mobile home

noun
: a trailer that is used as a dwelling at a permanent site

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