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
at home
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: relaxed and comfortable : at ease
felt completely at home on the stage
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: in harmony with the surroundings
3
: on familiar ground : knowledgeable
teachers at home in their subject fields
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Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
If all else fails, Klein recommended an at-home, indoor picnic.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The ability of a senior to have a long-term caregiver or companion while remaining at home can help mitigate these risks.
—Heather Madden, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
In studies, Cologuard, an at-home stool test, detected about 92% of colorectal cancers, whereas Shield, a blood test, detected about 83%.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
If all else fails, Klein recommended an at-home, indoor picnic.
—Jessica Riley, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Michigan State hasn’t defeated a top-two team at home since 2005.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The ability of a senior to have a long-term caregiver or companion while remaining at home can help mitigate these risks.
—Heather Madden, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
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“At-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-home. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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