homesick

Example Sentences

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Even with all that milieu and surrounded by many of their countrymen, some Americans still get homesick.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

When I first made the big decision to leave behind my hometown suburb of Washington, D.C., and move to New York City, I never anticipated ever feeling homesick.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Having been pent up for so long, friendless and homesick, they go wild in the safety of Luna’s generic apartment, which scenic designer Tanya Orellana furnishes with makeshift graduate school touches.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

While I’m not homesick, I did think the only good part of Hubert Charuel’s “Meteors,” an addiction-themed buddy dramedy, was when a character wore a vintage Lakers jersey.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025

Jody’s mother was silent for a little, and curious homesick thoughts ran through her mind, but quickly she cleared them out.

From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck