at-home

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adjective

ət-ˈhōm How to pronounce at-home (audio)
ˈat-ˌhōm
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: intended or suitable for one's home
an at-home dress
2
: being or occurring at one's home
at-home entertainment
3
: not employed outside the home : stay-at-home
an at-home mom

at home

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noun

: a reception given at one's home

Examples of at-home in a Sentence

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Adjective
In addition to the all-new breakfast lineup, Hamburger Helper also added takeout-at-home meal kits like Sweet & Savory Teriyaki, Brew Pub Cheeseburger, Zesty Marinara, and Cheesy Buffalo Mac. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 Most at-home blood test kits come with a needle and testing card. Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
These include egg replaces for baking and cookie mixes to which customers can just add water and vegan butter at home to make their own Maya’s Cookies. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2025 Kansas City got its first win of the season last Sunday night after losing to the Chargers in Brazil and the Eagles at home to open the season. Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for at-home

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1745, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at-home was in 1745

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“At-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-home. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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