Definition of Homesickness

a feeling of sadness and longing for one’s home when one is away

Examples of Homesickness in a sentence

Homesickness filled the college freshman’s mind and left her longing for her home while in her dorm.  🔊

To discourage any feelings of loneliness or homesickness, the soldier’s wife sends him care packages while he is away from his family.  🔊

Before he left for sleep-away camp, Tara talked to her son about homesickness and how to deal with missing his bed.  🔊

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