1
: 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
: a reception given at one's home
at home
3 of 3phrase
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: relaxed and comfortable : at ease
felt completely at home on the stage
2
: in harmony with the surroundings
3
: on familiar ground : knowledgeable
teachers at home in their subject fields
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The Twilight star surprised his wife with an at-home visit from a tattoo artist for her 26th birthday back in 2023.
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Sox have lost their last 10 at home to Baltimore dating back to April 15, 2023.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
In addition to medication, simple at-home steps can ease discomfort and support recovery.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2026
The Twilight star surprised his wife with an at-home visit from a tattoo artist for her 26th birthday back in 2023.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
New York has gone 21-14-2 at home and 42-31-5 overall.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
The Sox have lost their last 10 at home to Baltimore dating back to April 15, 2023.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
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“At-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-home. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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