at-home

adjective

\ ət-ˈhōm

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, ˈat-ˌhōm \

Definition of at-home

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

at home

noun

Definition of at home (Entry 2 of 2)

: a reception given at one's home

Examples of at-home in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Originally, Marcella was in the hospital and Veronica was at home with a milder case, but that doesn’t last long and Veronica is rushed to the hospital. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, "Grey’s Anatomy Recap: Grey Sloan Memorial," 2 Apr. 2021 Williams’ 14- and 15-year-old sons were at home at the time. — Mike Nolan, chicagotribune.com, "Mother ‘grateful we are alive’ after Hazel Crest home sprayed with gunfire," 2 Apr. 2021 This is especially true at home, whether cleaning, reorganizing or cooking! — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, "Think Smarter Not Harder With These Home Products That Make Life Easier," 2 Apr. 2021 The students are still at home, and the curriculum is getting woker While the kids are away, the progs will play. — Lindsey M. Burke, National Review, "California’s Declining Public Schools," 1 Apr. 2021 DeWine told the Washington Post’s Olivier Knox that Ohioans overdosing on drugs containing fentanyl increased during the coronavirus pandemic, when people were at home alone, many unemployed. — Laura Hancock, cleveland, "FirstEnergy customers to get refunds, after Gov. Mike DeWine signs bill: Capitol Letter," 1 Apr. 2021 The 'Hounds opener was at home against No. 2 ranked Grand Valley State. — Akeem Glaspie, The Indianapolis Star, "Overlooked but undeterred, UIndy's Al McKeller on cusp of breaking school's rushing record," 31 Mar. 2021 Juventus was at home to Genoa that night, a run-of-the-mill Serie A game. — New York Times, "Soccer Samples Streetwear and Loves the Fit," 31 Mar. 2021 Jenner was at home, but the trespasser couldn’t get to her; her security detail had her safely tucked away somewhere inside of the house. — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, "Kendall Jenner Adds Security After Facing Death Threats From Her Stalkers," 30 Mar. 2021

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“At-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-home. Accessed 10 Apr. 2021.

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at-home

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of at-home

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: made to be used in the home

: happening at someone's home

: not employed outside the home

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