at-home

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adjective

ət-ˈhōm How to pronounce at-home (audio)
ˈat-ˌhōm
Synonyms of at-homenext
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

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noun

: a reception given at one's home

at home

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phrase

1
: relaxed and comfortable : at ease
felt completely at home on the stage
2
: in harmony with the surroundings
3
: on familiar ground : knowledgeable
teachers at home in their subject fields

Examples of at-home in a Sentence

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Adjective
This layout fundamentally shifts the way at-home bioelectrical impedance works. New Atlas, 1 July 2026 Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Noun
The rose garden proposal happened in Kelce's private residence, which may offer a precedent for the couple celebrating their nuptials at home too. Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Hall was 52 years old and a respected doctor, farmer and community leader at home. Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for at-home

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1745, in the meaning defined above

Phrase

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of at-home was in the 15th century

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“At-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-home. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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