in-home

adjective

ˌin-ˈhōm How to pronounce in-home (audio)
ˈin-ˌhōm
: occurring in one's home
in-home care for the elderly
in-home services

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Euthanasia is commonly performed at a veterinary clinic, but in-home euthanasia services are becoming increasingly popular. Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 28 May 2026 Iwamasa had known Perry since the 1990s, according to prosecutors, and became his in-home personal assistant in 2022. Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 My parents divorced pretty young, but my mom lived outside Chicago and worked in eldercare, helping elderly people who want to stay in their homes but need in-home caregiving. Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 May 2026 For the first time since opening eight years ago, Katie’s Kennel is coming to Parkville this summer to provide pet owners a variety of customizable services, including dog walking, pet play dates and in-home care, with a goal to begin serving clients by August. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for in-home

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of in-home was in 1956

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“In-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in-home. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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