live at home

phrase

: to live with one's parent or parents
adult children who live at home

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“Live at home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/live%20at%20home. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

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