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
Beyond core rooms, demand is rising for outdoor social spaces, home offices, hobby rooms, and at-home fitness zones. — Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Art supplies typically come in bulk — like a pack of markers or a ream of construction paper — and outlast the kids' project or at-home craft they're intended for. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
The 29-year-old bopper has drilled 26 home runs against right-handed pitching, 19 at home and 15 at home against righties in 2026. — Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Blue-and-white prints always feel right at home on a seaside vacation, and this maxi dress leans into that effortless vibe. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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