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
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: 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
Leopard Print One-Piece Swimsuits Inspired by Brittany Mahomes With a square neckline, Mahomes’ bathing suit provides good coverage in the front, ideal for moms who are chasing their kids around a pool, water park, or at-home bounce house. Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 26 June 2025 With salon visits on pause, at-home care entered a new era—and with it, brands like Olaplex and K18 became household names. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Noun
Forest were the only team to beat Liverpool at Anfield, as well as defeating Manchester City at home, completing a double over Manchester United and reaching an FA Cup semi-final. Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 21 June 2025 Bündchen told the outlet that her favorite moments are spending time with her three kids at home. Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 21 June 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 2 Jul. 2025.

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