Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
home-alone
adjective
/hoʊm əˈloʊn/
Definition
A state of being alone in one’s home, often used to refer to the experience of being by oneself while others are away.
Examples
- After the party, I found myself home-alone for the first time.
- She enjoys the peace of being home-alone on weekends.
- Many children have fond memories of being home-alone during school breaks.
Meaning
The term ‘home-alone’ typically describes a situation in which a person, often a child or teenager, is left by themselves at their residence.
Synonyms
- isolated
- solitary
- alone
