at-home

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adjective

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

Examples of at-home in a Sentence

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Adjective
At the onset of the COVID-19, Dawkins began experimenting with at-home nail art during quarantine, teaching herself how to master acrylic and gel nails. Ruth Etiesit Samuel, Essence, 4 June 2025 Now, two months after its theatrical release, the film is finally available on digital platforms for at-home viewing. Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Noun
This time around, Oklahoma City will look to take care of business with three chances to advance to the NBA Finals, all of which are at home. Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 After stealing away home ice advantage in Game 2 of the NHL Western Conference Finals, the Edmonton Oilers picked up a big win at home and a 2-1 series lead over the Dallas Stars in Game 3. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for at-home

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun

1745, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of at-home was in 1745

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“At-home.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at-home. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.

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