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
Some fans were confused by the movie’s quick at-home release, especially given its ongoing theatrical success. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025 Her family also snagged science kits containing materials for at-home experiments students can try. Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
The man has undergone several surgeries and is now recovering at home, the law firm said. John Wisely, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Because after Cronenworth tagged up and went to third on a fly ball to right field by Fermin, he was thrown out at home on a double steal attempt. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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