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
Tracee Ellis Ross is the latest of a long list of celebrities who have been victimized by an at-home burglary attempt. Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025 In July, the kids took part in an at-home date night for their parents, which was led by Luna. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Chicago Bears suffered a shocking Week 1 loss, blowing a 17-6 fourth quarter lead at home against the division rival Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football. Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025 Nominated by readers and Southern Living editors, these places take pride in helping others, building connections, and making everyone feel at home. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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