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
Examples of at-home in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
TIME, 16 May 2024
While the treatment takes a little longer than some others on our list, this is a fantastic at-home alternative to in-office whitening treatments.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
While the first tests are expected to be reserved for clinic use, BD plans to eventually offer an at-home option, Andrews said.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
In nearly all commercial products, from at-home strips to mouthwashes, the key ingredient is hydrogen peroxide, which is generally safe but should be used with a few caveats.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
Psychological impacts of the at-home abortions were not included in the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
All while providing a cozy at-home atmosphere and charming customer service.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
Duff posted photos from what appears to be an at-home water birth.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Two toddlers died this week in Phoenix, Arizona, after drowning in their at-home pool.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Leave the goggles at home, there’s barely any chlorine.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
The original recipe has a thinner, shallower crust than many versions from today’s pizzerias, and making it at home may be the only way to taste it.
—Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
The Oxford shooter was an openly distressed minor living at home who was given no mental health care but access to a weapon.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 21 May 2024
Our Testing Process Our team of Parents editors tested 33 shampoos, both baby- and kid-specific shampoo brands, at home on their children as part of their existing bath or shower routine for four weeks.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 20 May 2024
Just another way Ocean Springs makes people feel at home.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 May 2024
The 49ers’ season opener is Sept. 9 at home against the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
Pepsi bought SodaStream, an Israeli company that sells machines to make sparkling water at home.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
Adjective
Read More: Scientists Have Identified the Lyme Disease Genes Responsible for Severe Symptoms
NIAID has called for more research on Lyme diagnostics, and some scientists are working toward innovations like at-home tests, urine tests, and better antibody tests.
—TIME, 16 May 2024
While the treatment takes a little longer than some others on our list, this is a fantastic at-home alternative to in-office whitening treatments.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024
While the first tests are expected to be reserved for clinic use, BD plans to eventually offer an at-home option, Andrews said.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
In nearly all commercial products, from at-home strips to mouthwashes, the key ingredient is hydrogen peroxide, which is generally safe but should be used with a few caveats.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2024
Psychological impacts of the at-home abortions were not included in the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 13 May 2024
All while providing a cozy at-home atmosphere and charming customer service.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 9 May 2024
Duff posted photos from what appears to be an at-home water birth.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
Two toddlers died this week in Phoenix, Arizona, after drowning in their at-home pool.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
Noun
Lack of tree canopy, lack of air conditioning at home or work and inefficient infrastructure can also play a part, said V. Kelly Turner, an associate director of urban planning at UCLA who did not work on the report.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024
Leave the goggles at home, there’s barely any chlorine.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 May 2024
The original recipe has a thinner, shallower crust than many versions from today’s pizzerias, and making it at home may be the only way to taste it.
—Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
The Oxford shooter was an openly distressed minor living at home who was given no mental health care but access to a weapon.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 21 May 2024
Our Testing Process Our team of Parents editors tested 33 shampoos, both baby- and kid-specific shampoo brands, at home on their children as part of their existing bath or shower routine for four weeks.
—Sarah Bradley, Parents, 20 May 2024
Just another way Ocean Springs makes people feel at home.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 May 2024
The 49ers’ season opener is Sept. 9 at home against the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
Pepsi bought SodaStream, an Israeli company that sells machines to make sparkling water at home.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
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“At-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-home. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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