1. a feeling of longing for one’s home during a period of absence from it

Examples

• The college freshman experienced severe homesickness during her first week away.
• His homesickness made it difficult to enjoy the summer camp activities.
• After three months abroad, she felt a wave of homesickness wash over her.
• The soldier’s letters home revealed his deep homesickness.
• Many students struggle with homesickness when they first move to a new city.
• Her homesickness gradually faded as she made new friends at school.